Nigeria, March 5 -- The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), which includes the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is facing a leadership crisis as two factions claim control of the organization.

Both sides held separate press conferences in Kaduna, each insisting on being the legitimate leadership of Northern CAN.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Elder Sunday Oibe, Secretary General of the faction led by Rev. Yakubu Pam, stated that they remain the rightful leaders and that Pam is still the chairman. He dismissed claims that their tenure had expired, emphasizing that they still control the association's documents, structures, and assets.

Oibe accused Rev. Joseph Hayab of at...