The Alex Otti inaugural committee has declared a seven-day prayer, fasting and thanksgiving period, as part of the activities lined up for his inauguration as Governor on May 29, 2023.
The spiritual cleansing exercise, which already has the buy in of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the State, is slated to begin with prayer and fasting on Sunday, May 21, to Friday, May 26, 2023.
According to a statement by the Organising Committee of the ‘Abia State Re-dedication and Dr. Alex Otti’s Thanksgiving Service’, in Umuahia, the event aimed at ushering in a new wave of spirituality would be rounded off with a “Re-dedication Retreat” on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the open field of Ngwa High School, Aba, by 10 am.
The statement jointly issued by the Chairman, Sir Uzor Nwachukwu; and Secretary, Mr. Bertrand Okeomah, of the planning committee, disclosed that a post-inauguration thanksgiving service has been scheduled for Sunday, June 4, 2023.
The statement read in part: “Sequel to the approved transition programmes of the incoming administration in Abia State by the Governor-Elect, Dr. Alex Otti (OFR); a seven day Abia-wide week of Re-dedication with Prayers and Fasting which will commence from May 21st – 26th 2023 in all homes, Churches and fellowships, have been declared.
“The re-dedication prayer retreat will hold on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Ngwa High School field Abayi, Aba, by 10am prompt.
“Similarly, a post-inauguration State Thanksgiving service will hold on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Umuahia Township stadium by 12 noon prompt.”
Meanwhile, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abia has urged all its member churches in the State to observe the prayer and fasting sessions.
The association, through its Secretary Dr. Mgbeahuru Okey, said the directive for the Church in Abia to be part of the programme was issued by the State Chairman, His Eminence, Apostle (Dr.) Emmanuel Otutubuike Agomoh.
“Let’s join hands with other faithful in this all-important assignment for a new Abia State of our collective dream,” the CAN statement further urged.