Ooni Postpones Aje Festival Indefinitely Over Hardship

In solidarity with Nigerians over hardship caused by cash crunch and fuel scarcity among others, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has postponed the annual Aje Festival indefinitely.

Aje Festival is a prominent annual festival in Yorubaland, particularly in Ile-Ife, Osun State designed to celebrate and enlighten the people about the spirit of wealth and prosperity.

A statement by the director of media and public affairs to the Ooni, Otunba Moses Olafare,  said the decision was taken after a meeting of the Ife Traditional Council under the leadership of the Ooni, in relation to the current challenges facing the country.

A part of the statement read, “The decision to postpone the prominent Aje festival is in solidarity with Nigerians, especially the scarcity of naira notes, fuel and other basic needs that should have made life better for all.

“The Ooni is concerned as a father and he has held meetings with Iyalaje Oodua, Princess Dr Toyin Kolade who is the Festival coordinator and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that things get fixed as he continues to pray for the country,’’ he said.

The statement assured that a new date will be communicated to the public shortly after the forthcoming Presidential election.