The Christain Association of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter, has said it is not against any political party in the state.
It also said it is not supporting any governorship candidate.
In a statement in Ilorin on Tuesday, it also said its seminar of March 6 was never to get involved in politics.
The statement was signed by the state CAN chairman, Prof. Timothy Opoola, and Secretary, Revd Reuben Ibitoye.
It called on christains to remain calm and continue to remain peace-loving.
It described a false reports that CAN was planning to cause religious crisis in the state.
The Christian body added, “It is alleged that Kwara CAN is against a political party and its standard bearer and that Christians want to initiate religious conflicts in the state. While Kwara CAN has pending issues with the state government, the seminar was not organised as a result of such issues.
“Our intention, by organising the seminar, was never to get involved in politics. The focus was the survival and sustenance of the church, while the objective is the security consciousness of the entire Christians in the state.”
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