Birthday is a time for family and friends to celebrate someone who adds another year on Earth, but the case is not the same with Leah Sharibu who was one of the over 200 Chibok girls captured by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state in 2014.
Ex-Presidential spokesman, Reno Omokri in a post on his Twitter handle promised to continue the global campaign for her release after the Coronavirus pandemic.
The tweet reads “Today is Leah Sharibu’s 17th birthday. Join me to wish her happy birthday by retweeting this and commenting. Leah, you are not forgotten. As soon as #COVID19 pandemic is over, God sparing my life, I’ll continue my global campaign for your release.”
Leah Sharibu Marks 17th Birthday In Captivity
Reacting to the tweet, many of Omokri’s followers wished Leah a happy birthday while some of them expressed optimism that she would regain freedom from the captivity of the Boko Haram terrorists.
@bennysoblessed “Happy birthday Leah Sharibu. I know God has given His angels charge over you. Wherever you are right now, you are protected. By God’s grace in no time, you will be released, and your abductors will be put to shame.
@samuel_tsav “Happy birthday Leah, you are not forgotten, our prayers are with you, and the good Lord will not forsake you, you shall live to celebrate more of this day in liberty, freedom, good health and not in captivity in the hands of some blood-sucking paedophiles.
@IgomaOp “Happy Glorious birthday to her May Almighty God continues to guide you all through you’re lifetime age graciously.
@ReenmabelO “Dear Leah, I know that when God is finished with what HE is planning for you, you will be released. Our God is GREAT that HIS thoughts are above human comprehension. Stay strong for the LORD is in control. Your Nobel price is assured, and you will be celebrated globally. Happy Birthday!
@darlwright77 said “Happy birthday, Leah. I pray this your B-Day cause heaven to touch your abductors to release you from that evil camp.
@wemi_abu “Happy birthday to Leah. The light of God surrounds you all the days of sun. You will shine amid all situations like Joseph and Esther. God bless Pastor Omorkri, and God bless your ministries.
Meanwhile, her parents have stated that hope is the force that keeps them going despite the pain of not seeing their daughter for many years.
They made this known in a statement signed by the Executive Director, LEAH Foundation, Dr Gloria Puldu.
