BY ANAYO OKOLI

UMUAHIA—ABIA State government has cancelled all activities slated to mark this year’s Democracy Day, in sympathy with the over 200 Chibok school girls abducted by Boko Haram in Borno State.

The government rather urged all Abia citizens and residents to devote the day to prayers and fasting for the safe release of the girls.
According to the government, the present mood of the nation calls for a sober moment and reflections to the many problems facing the country.

A government special announcement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Theodore Orji, Charles Ajunwa, said:       “His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State, Chief Theodore Orji has cancelled all activities lined up for the celebration of 2014 Democracy Day in sympathy with the over 200 Chibok school girls in Borno State abducted by Boko Haram.

“The governor directs that all citizens and other residents of Abia should devote this year’s May Day to prayers and fasting for the safe release of the Chibok school girls.