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By Akpan David, Calabar
Members of a spiritual organisation, Brotherhood of the Cross and Star all over the world have held a one day fasting where they also prayed for consolidated peace in Nigeria, in war torn nations in Africa, including Ukraine and Russia.
Information officer of the spiritual organisation, Christ Patriarch Joseph Abba disclosed this on Sunday to news men.
He said the fold had to embark on a one-day fast on Sunday where they specifically prayed for peace in Nigeria as general elections approaches, and even as members of the fold congregate in Akure, capital of Ondo State for her annual Peace March from Monday 28 February 2022.
“The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star organisation is today holding a one day fasting and prayer sessions ahead of our annual Peace March event which is holding in Ondo State this year. It shall witness a mini solemn march in some streets in Calabar.
“This fasting involves all brethren of the fold in all countries.
“We are praying for peace in Nigeria. We are also praying for peace to return to Ukraine and for the killings to cease, and other conflicts points around the world.
“The Peace March which will climax on Saturday 5 March 2022 will witness a procession around major streets of Akure, capital of Ondo State alsongside prayers for peace in Nigeria and in the world.”
Also remarking on the significance of the peace march, International president of the group anchoring the event, Patriarch Ekuma Egwu said: “Universal peace is imperative. This is the reason our organisation annually fast and undertakes this special and solemn march.
“No fewer than 45,000 youths and other brethren have already confirmed that they will physically participate in the peace march in Akure, which event will be a week-long.”
