The chairman said the exercise would offer eligible citizens the opportunity to vote in future elections, hence deciding the fate of those seeking to govern them.
The 13 Ebonyi indigenes were killed on June 30 during their monthly town union meeting in Ogboji, Orumba South, Anambra.
CAN also called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency in the worst-hit areas.
The chancellor said that burial arrangements for the deceased would be announced in due course.
He urged all residents of Mokwa to remain hopeful and proactive in the recovery efforts so that the community can emerge stronger from the crisis.
He urged the Edo and federal governments to, as a matter of urgency, bring the killers to justice.
The assocation said, “This heinous act of violence is a stain on our collective humanity, and CAN condemns it in the strongest terms.”
A statement by its secretary-general, Nafiu Baba-Ahmad, said the closure prioritises students’ well-being amid extreme heat conditions.
Mr Anagbe also urged the church to support Mr Alia’s administration.
Mr Gana said that understanding and living by biblical principles was key to overcoming challenges.
