John Ibenu, CAN chairman for the Middle Belt state of Kogi in Nigeria, home to many herder-farmer clashes, defended his organization. His state witnessed 27 deaths in January 2020. “When people are not performing the duties for which they are employed or appointed, they must give way for others to come in,” he stated. “CAN will not tolerate ineptitude and will not be silent because we must be the voice of the voiceless and down trodden. “We are the moral custodian and conscience of the society.” Day 1 of the three-day fast called on Nigerian Christians to confess and repent of their sins. Day 2 called on God to pour out his spirit for revival. Day 3 called for the prayer walk, asking God to fight their battles. “Our very existence as Christians in our dear nation Nigeria has never been at stake as it is now,” stated Stephen Baba, president of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), one of Nigeria’s largest denominations which claims 10 million members.
The Persecution of Christians Part 37
