MOHBAD'S DEATH: Residents of Awka Will Conduct A Candlelight Parade In Honor Of Singer And Mohbad

Ilerioluwa 'Mohbad' Aloba

There are signs that there would be demonstrations following the death of the singer from Lagos.

The musician who was a former signee of Marlian record company, run by singer Naira Marley, passed away two weeks ago.

Many people think Marley has a case to answer because he has been implicated in the victim's death.

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The singer's body, which was instantly buried in response to public protest at his passing, has been exhumed for an autopsy, and numerous Nigerians in numerous states as well as abroad have conducted processions in his honor.

Meanwhile, there are hints that Awka's entertainment elite have decided to organize a candlelight vigil in his honor and to call for justice.

The demonstration is scheduled to take place on Sunday at 10 am in Awka's Ekwueme square.

Despite the protest having no known sponsors, sources said that the government would pay attention to it.

Ude Uzochukwu, a native of the state, responded to the protest by saying: "Be honest. Just be honest, if Mohbad had died through a road accident or chronic illness would you have planned a candle night in Awka?

"When MC Loph died did you do a candle light for him in Owerri? When Muna Obiekwe died did you do a candle light for him in Awka?

"It's time we stop this madness and social bandwagon. This rubbish must stop and at once. Everything is not activism. Can you give the public one reason for this proposed candle night in Awka? Just one tangible reason."