Ruling on Northern CAN leadership sparks conflicting interpretations

By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoConfusion persists within the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory following divergent interpretations of the Federal High Court ruling delivered in Kaduna on November 27, 2025, regarding the bloc’s leadership dispute.An earlier statement issued by associates of Rev. John Joseph Hayab suggested that the judgment affirmed his position as Chairman of Northern CAN, describing the ruling as a legal victory and