The leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday canceled this year's annual ‘sit-at-home’ event, which is usually held in
remembrance of those who died during the Nigeria civil war.
A statement issued by the Media and Publicity Secretary
of the group, Emma Powerful, noted that because of the number of days that the
people have stayed at home this year, it would not be wise to ask them to do
same again.
Powerful in the statement said instead of staying
at home as a sign of protest, the group has decided to declare a three-day
prayer against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The statement read: "After much consideration
and deliberations, IPOB high command, therefore, urges Biafrans both at home
and in the diaspora to observe this year's remembrance day with fasting and
prayers.
"The programme for this year's event will last
for three days from May 27 to 30, 2020.
"This year's episode and event will start with
prayers and end with prayers. There will also be candle processions at every
state, local government area, ward and
church in our land."
It stated that: "There won't be any sit-at-home or indoor protest or
remembrance because our people have stayed much at home during the coronavirus
lockdown. IPOB wouldn't like to bother the people with another lockdown in form
of sit-at-home."
Powerful said IPOB families and Biafrans across the
world are encouraged to use this year's anniversary to pray for all fallen
heroes, including all those who were killed by the Nigeria security personnel
in the course of the renewed quest to restore Biafra.
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