Adeleke Cancels Independence Day Celebrations In Osun

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has cancelled the celebration of Independence Day earlier slated for Sunday October 1st, 2023.

The governor in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed urged Osun people to pray for the continuous peace and prosperity of Nigeria.

“Let us use Independence Day to meditate and pray on the state of our nation. Our people are passing through tough times. It is time to take stock and seek divine intervention and guidance in the affairs of our nation.

“I greet Osun people and Nigerians in general as the Independence Day knocks at our doors. Here in Osun, we will celebrate with meditation and prayers”, the Governor was quoted as saying.

Speaking on the cancellation, a religious leader, Pastor Lawrence Omotayo Agbesanya of Christ Apostolic Church, Glorious Arena, Osogbo lauded the governor for the cancellation.

The Cleric noted that Nigerians are not in any mood for celebration considering the hardships they are passing through.

Agbesanya corroborated the governor on the need for prayers and God’s intervention on the situation in the country.