The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed allegations of financial impropriety and internal division, while cautioning Isaac Omolehin over recent remarks concerning prominent church leaders and the structure of Christian leadership in the country.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAN President, Daniel Okoh, described claims of mismanagement of relief funds as false and misleading, insisting that the association had neither received nor managed any such funds.

“We state, in the clearest possible terms: these allegations are entirely false, unfounded, and deliberately misleading,” the statement read.

CAN also rejected suggestions of internal division within the Christian body, maintaining that the organisation remains united and focused on its mandate.

The association expressed concern over Omolehin’s public comments, particularly his references to respected Christian leaders, including Enoch Adeboye, David Oyedepo, and William Kumuyi, warning that such statements could mislead the faithful and create unnecessary tension within the Church.

CAN stressed that it would not tolerate remarks capable of undermining unity, issuing a firm caution to Omolehin and others against making unverified or defamatory claims.

“Accordingly, we issue a firm and final caution… desist immediately. Failure to do so will compel the Association to take all necessary steps, including legal action, to protect its integrity and that of the Christian community,” the statement added.

The warning follows a recent sermon by Omolehin, which has sparked widespread debate on social media. In the message, the Ilorin-based cleric questioned the concept of a single “father” figure in Nigerian Christianity and argued that leading figures such as Adeboye, Oyedepo, and Kumuyi should be regarded as heads of their respective denominations rather than leaders of the entire Christian body.

His comments have generated mixed reactions, with some observers viewing them as a critique of denominational divisions, while others consider them inappropriate and disrespectful to established church leadership.