Edo: CAN Holds Fasting And Prayers Ahead Of Polls

As part of the drive to stage a peaceful governorship election, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Edo State chapter, in conjunction with the Light of Peace for Africa Foundation, has said that it has set aside Wednesday, September16, 2020, for fasting and prayers ahead of the polls, with the theme: “The Unbeatable God.”

Bishop Oriname Oyonnude Kure, the Chairman of the Association, said this while briefing reporters in Benin City ahead of the event.

The need for the heads of blocs and God-fearing people in the State to come together in one voice to seek the face of God to avoid bloodshed and violence before, during and after the election cannot be overemphasised because a peaceful election is critical for the destiny of the citizens of the State, the clergyman noted.

Kure said:

CAN hereby calls on all churches, all pastors, all Christians, all God- fearing and all good people of Edo State for a one day prayer and fasting for peaceful election in Edo State.

The prayer service is very crucial and critical to the destiny of the state as we all in humility and reverently stand in prayers to call on God Almighty for divine intervention in His mercy and almightiness for peace like a river in Edo State before, during and after election.

The Christian leader stated further that the September 19 governorship election is a very crucial moment in determining the destiny of the State, saying:

The future of our children, our integrity, faith and for the sustainability of the developmental strides that have since placed the State in an enviable position in the comity of states of the Nigerian federation.’

He also urged Christians and non-Christians in the State to foster, promote and maintain peace in the land, tasking them to vote wisely and conscientiously on the day of the election without fear.