EXTRA: CAN suspends Adamawa secretary for ‘mismanaging N1.3m’

Anthony Elishama, secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Adamawa chapter, has been suspended for three months over allegations of mismanaging N1.35 million.

Elishama has also been asked to refund the amount within the period of his suspension, and to return all properties of the association, including vehicle and documents to the CAN secretariat.

Stephen Dami Mamza, chairman of CAN in Adamawa, announced the suspension in a statement made available to NAN on Saturday in Yola, the state capital.

According to Mamza, Elishama’s suspension followed the unanimous decision adopted during the state executive meeting of the association held on Thursday.

“Mr Anthony Elishama’s suspension is as a result of mismanaging of funds belonging to the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) to the tune of N1.350 million (one million three hundred and fifty thousand naira),” it read.

“The state executive of Christian Association of Nigeria expressed disappointment with the secretary’s action.”

Mamza said the present leadership of CAN in the state had zero tolerance for financial indiscipline.

The secretary’s suspension will take effect from June 20, 2020, pending the state executive committee’s final decision on the issue.

“The suspended Secretary must refund the money to CAN within the period of his suspension,” the statement read.

“He should also immediately summit all the Association’s documents and properties, including the official car in his possession, to CAN Secretariat administration.”