CAN Slams Peak Milk For ‘Offensive’ Advert

• CAN has criticized Peak Milk’s advertisement, describing it as “offensive.”

• In the controversial advert, the company used the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor to advertise its product.

• The Christian Association has vowed to take legal action if the advert is not retracted.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned an advert of Peak milk by FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC over what it described as an offensive Easter advert.

CAN General Secretary, Barrister Joseph Daramola in a statement on Monday asked the company to retract the advert, tender an apology to Christians or face legal action and boycott of their products.

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In the controversial advert, the company used the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor to promote its product.
“We find this advert to be insensitive, offensive, and totally unacceptable.

“Good Friday is a solemn day for Christians all over the world, a day we commemorate the death of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who was crucified on the cross for our sins.

“It is not a day to be used for crass commercial purposes,” Daramola said.
He added that FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC’s action was disrespectful to the Christian faith and an affront to millions of Christians in Nigeria and beyond.

“We are deeply disappointed that a company of such repute would stoop so low to exploit the religious sentiments of its customers for profit.

“We call on the company to issue an unreserved apology to the Christian community and withdraw the offensive advert immediately.”

He recalled a similar incident in the past when Sterling Bank Plc used crucifixion imagery to promote its product, stating that it condemned it then and now.

“We, therefore, urge all companies and organizations to be mindful of the religious and cultural sensitivities of their customers when promoting their products.

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“We will not tolerate any attempt to trivialize or disrespect our faith. Be warned,” Daramola said.

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