The National President of the
Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, and the Archbishop of
Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, on Tuesday congratulated the president-elect,
Muhammadu Buhari, on his election.
The CAN president in a statement in Abuja, stressed
the need for harmony between Christians and Muslims in the quest for a
prosperous Nigeria. Oritsejafor also saluted Nigerians for a peaceful election
and prayed for a prosperous future for the country. Oritsejafor also praised
President Goodluck Jonathan for exhibiting good sportsmanship in conceding to
the president-elect. Also, Onaiyekan said losers should learn to accept defeat
and the winners should not use this opportunity to oppress the losers.
