30/05/2026
Abia State IPOB under the leadership DOS Biafra heros and heroine day 30 May 2026
*Appreciation Message: Candlelight Remembrance in Aba, Abia State – 30th May 2026*
To the people of Aba and Abia State,
On the night of 29th May and throughout 30th May 2026, you came together in churches, homes, and community spaces to light candles and remember. You remembered the thousands of civilians, men, women, and children who lost their lives between 1967 to 2026 during the Biafra war. You remembered families torn apart, futures cut short, and the pain that still echoes in our communities more than 50 years later.
Thank you for choosing remembrance over anger.
Thank you for choosing prayer over violence.
Thank you for choosing reflection over division.
Aba has always been a city of hard work, resilience, and enterprise. On this day, you showed another strength: the strength to pause, to grieve with dignity, and to teach the next generation why peace matters. The candles you lit were not just flames in the dark. They were a message: _“Never again.”_
To the parents who explained history to their children.
To the clergy who led prayers for the dead and for the living.
To the youth who kept gatherings peaceful and respectful.
To the traders and workers who made personal choices about the day:
Your discipline honored the memory of those who cannot speak for themselves.
The greatest tribute we can give to those who died is to protect the living. That means building a community where markets can thrive, children can go to school safely, and disagreements are settled through dialogue and law, not conflict.
May the memory of the fallen inspire us to be builders of peace. May Aba, Abia State, and Biafra grow stronger because we choose to remember with wisdom.
_“Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it. Those who remember it with peace, are called to build a better future.”_
Rest in peace to all victims of 1967-1970.
Strength and unity to all who keep their memory alive through peace.
Sincerely,
A fellow Biafras who believes in the leadership of DOS candle night remembrance day
30th May 2026