NO POLITICIAN IS THE MESSIAH!” — CAN FIRES BACK at Mama Pee Over Peter Obi–Jesus Christ Remark.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has broken its silence over the controversial comment by Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, in which she dragged the name of Jesus Christ into a political argument involving Peter Obi and the 2027 presidential election. The remark, which has generated intense reactions across social media and the political space, reportedly came during a discussion about Peter Obi’s popularity and his chances in the 2027 election. Mama Pee was heard making a comparison involving Obi and Jesus Christ, suggesting that Obi could defeat Christ at the polls under certain circumstances. The statement quickly sparked controversy, particularly among Christians who considered the comparison inappropriate and disrespectful to the Christian faith. Reacting to the development, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, issued a strong warning to politicians, supporters and other Nigerians against turning Jesus Christ into a weapon in political batt...