The President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Supo Ayokunle, has emerged the new President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, according to a statement.
The statement was signed by Rev. Musa Asake, the General Secretary of CAN, made available on Tuesday in Abuja.
The election was conducted at the National Ecumenical Center, Abuja.
Rev. Ayokunle defeated his rival, Joseph Otubu of the Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Movement (MCCSW) with 54 votes to 28.
The outgoing president of CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, whose tenure ends in July announced the result of the election and declared Reverend Ayokunle his successor.
