The Christian
Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended the Federal government for ordering
the release of former National Security Adviser (NSA) Rtd. Colonel Sambo Dasuki
and the publisher of Saharareporters, Omoyele Sowore as mandated by the Federal
High Court, Abuja.
CAN in a
press statement issued on Wednesday by the President, His Eminence,
Rev Dr Samson Ayokunle, who described the gesture as a Christmas gift to
the populace, said it is a new dawn for democracy in the counctry.
Speaking Rev
Ayodele said we are very happy with the decision of the Federal government to
release the duo of former National Security Adviser (NSA) and the publisher of
Saharareporters, Omoyele Sowore as mandated by the Federal High Court, Abuja.
The
religious body appreciated the Attorney General of the Federation and the
Minister of Justice for his intervention and counsel while describing the
action of the government as commendable.
Rev Ayodele
who also promised that CAN will continue to work with government to ensure peace
and stability as long as the Federal government continues to respect the rule
of law and the Constitution said they will not cease to pray for President
Muhammadu Buhari and his team for a successful tenure of office since Nigeria
should be a pace setter for the continent in everything good.