Christians from Edda community have announced plans to hold a three-day prayer summit aimed at seeking divine intervention and restoring what they described as the community’s “lost glory.”
The initiative follows a message reportedly received by Evangelist Francis Arua Ama, who said the directive came through a divine revelation calling on the people of Edda to unite in prayer and spiritual reflection for the progress of their land.
According to a statement issued by the Pilot Committee coordinating the programme, the prayer exercise will bring together traditional rulers, political leaders, Christian clergy, business leaders, professionals and other stakeholders from across Edda to seek God’s mercy and guidance for the community.
The organisers explained that the prayer summit will be conducted under a proposed non-denominational Christian platform to be known as the “United Edda Front for Christ.” The movement, they said, will adopt the motto: “Oh God, have mercy on us and restore our lost glory.”
Evangelist Ama reportedly shared the revelation during a meeting of a group of Edda Christians in September 2025. Members of the group said they believed the message signaled God’s intention to visit the community with blessings, breakthroughs and renewed leadership.
The committee noted that the programme will span three days and will include prayers, prophetic actions and community participation. The first day will feature a night vigil by members of the programme’s pilot group. The second day of prayer will take place at Osisioma, where traditional rulers are expected to make proclamations concerning a renewed Edda and the people’s commitment to God.
The final day will be held at the Ejikewu Primary School field and will be dedicated to praise and thanksgiving. Organisers said a cow would be slaughtered on that day to prepare meals for participants, while two other cows would be presented to traditional rulers and Christian leaders respectively as part of the activities.
The programme will also include special prayers for troubled areas of the community, particularly Idima Edda and Oso Edda, which have been affected by land disputes with neighbouring communities.
Beyond the prayer summit, the message also calls on the people of Edda to establish an ecumenical Christian worship centre in the area as a symbol of unity among believers.
Coordinator of the Pilot Committee, Udu Ukpai Okoro (JP), called on all sons and daughters of Edda to support the initiative through active participation and contributions.
He said the programme should not be treated with levity, describing it as a spiritual assignment believed to carry the promise of blessings for the community.
The organisers therefore urged individuals, families, community groups and institutions across Edda to come together to ensure the successful implementation of the project, which they said is aimed at fostering unity, spiritual renewal and development in the area.
