CAN suspends Christian Day of Mourning

The Christian Association of Nigeria on Wednesday announced the suspension of its planned “Christian Day of Mourning” which had been scheduled to take place globally on March 19, 2017, citing security reports.

A statement by the General Secretary of CAN, Dr. Musa Asake, said the President of CAN, Dr. Samson Ayokunle, “took cognizance of the preparations that various Christian groups had made to participate in the programme which was designed, in all honesty and sincerity, to mourn the death of thousands of Christians murdered by religious insurgents.”

He said, “Based on credible reports of security concern, CAN has decided to suspend the prayer. The suspension of the programme was due to misunderstanding, misinterpretation and subsequent security concerns.

“All Nigerian Christian assemblies are urged to have a normal Sunday worship on March 19, 2017. But they should suspend any action on the Day of Mourning. Nevertheless, Christians should be careful and watchful. Further communication shall be issued by CAN in due course.

“In the meantime, we are all urged to remain steadfast and resolute in the grace of God that Nigeria shall overcome the present distress and peace shall prevail all over the nation. God bless Nigeria.

Source: Punch