A Borno-based pastor, Kallamu Musa-Dikwa, has raised serious concerns about his safety following his public allegations against the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

The cleric had earlier accused CAN of receiving ₦7 billion from former President Goodluck Jonathan to campaign against the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate at the time, Muhammadu Buhari.

Pastor Alleges Threats from DSS

Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna, Musa-Dikwa claimed that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have been pursuing him since he made the allegations public.

According to him, DSS officials detained and pressured him into signing a document retracting his claims. He alleged that the statement was written by the operatives and that he was forced to copy and sign it under duress.

“They forced me to sign and promised to link me up with the CAN President for us to ‘settle’,” he said.

The CAN President at the time, Ayo Oritsejafor, was specifically mentioned in connection with the alleged attempt to resolve the matter privately.

Claims of Coercion and Intimidation

Musa-Dikwa described his treatment as degrading, saying he was handled “like a common criminal.” He further alleged that the DSS intends to publish the signed document in national newspapers to discredit him and portray his earlier claims as false.

The pastor insisted that he only complied out of fear for his life.

“I was alone with them and felt they could harm me or frame me,” he explained.

Pressure to Recant

Beyond the DSS, Musa-Dikwa also claimed that several Christian leaders—including the Abuja chairman of CAN—have urged him to publicly withdraw his allegations and deny that any money exchanged hands.

Despite the mounting pressure, the cleric maintains that his claims are true and says he spoke out in the interest of the country.

Political Motives Denied

Addressing speculation, Musa-Dikwa denied any political backing or affiliation with the APC. He stated that he has no connection with Muhammadu Buhari or former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

He also dismissed claims of sponsorship by media figures such as Sam Nda-Isaiah, emphasising that his actions were independent and motivated by patriotism.

“Whatever I said was done for the love of my country,” he said.

Ongoing Concerns

The pastor concluded by reiterating that his life has been under threat since he made the allegations public, raising broader concerns about freedom of expression and the handling of sensitive political claims in Nigeria.