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CAN-Legacy Set for Presidential Debate in Abuja

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The stage is set at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, where leading candidates for the 2019 Presidential Election will, December 10, hold a debate organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Legacy Initiative International.

According to a statement signed by the Grand Patron of Legacy Initiative International, Dr Kenny Martins, the debate holding by 9 a.m. at the International Christian Centre, Abuja, is being organised as part of activities by CAN and Legacy Initiative to promote issue based electioneering campaigns in the run-up to the Presidential Elections in 2019.

The statement also announced plans to hold a National Day of Prayer at the same venue on January 10, 2019.

It says: “CAN and Legacy, in continuation of their strategy to commit the Country to the hands of God for a free and peaceful elections in 2019, will begin the election year with a National Day of Prayer at the International Christian Centre, Abuja on 10th January, 2019. THEME: TAKING NIGERIA BACK TO GOD. The CAN President, Rev (Dr.) Supo Ayokunle will lead the Prayers.

“Legacy has also reached advanced stages of preparation with our Partners of the Muslim faith to hold similar National programmes in Abuja and Lagos to sensitise every single individual in the Country of the need for total submission to the will of God for our Country, and whatever will be the outcome of the General Elections, for peace and progress to continue to reign in Nigeria throughout the elections period and afterwards.

“Members of the public are hereby enjoined to participate actively in all of these laudable programmes.”

NewsmakersNG learnt that Legacy Initiative International has been championing efforts to unite religious groups and ensure peaceful coexistence in the country.

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