The Paramount Ruler of the Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, has ordered the closure of markets and shops in the area for the observing of the age-long annual Aheregbe festival.
The Chief Press Secretary to the King, Adeyeye Michael disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
According to the statement, the markets and shops will be shut on Friday 25th August 2023.
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The closure became necessary as part of the requirement for observing the festival.
“It is important to emphasize that there shall be no trading or opening of shops under any guise during the festival.
“Residents, market women, and shop owners are kindly enjoined to comply with this directive.”
The statement added that only pharmacy shops and patent medicine stores are exempted from the closure as the festival will not in any way restrict both human and vehicular movement.
