Deji Of Akure Orders Closure Of Markets For Aheregbe Festival

The Deji of Akure land, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi has ordered a day closure of all markets and shops in Akure, the state capital on Thursday for the Aheregbe Festival.

Oba Aladetoyinbo said the closure becomes necessary as part of the age long tradition in observance of the annual Aheregbe Festival.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Michael Adeyeye, informed residents that no trading or opening of shops under any guise will be allowed during the festival.

Adeyeye, however, said, “In view of the importance attached to the health sector, only pharmacy shops and patient medicine stores are exempted from closure during the festival.”

He however informed residents and travelers to note that the festival will not in any way restrict both human and vehicular movement.