Deji Of Akure Orders Closure Of Shops, Markets For Amole Festival

By Niyi Olutunde, Akure

The Deji of Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladelusi, has ordered the closure of all markets and shops in Akure township for celebration of Amole Festival on Friday.

This was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday in Akure by the Chief Press Secretary, to the monarch, Mr Michael Adeyeye.

The statement reads, “Palace wishes to inform residents of Akure and the general public of the celebration of the annual Amole Festival 2019

“The festival will be observed on Friday, August 30, 2019.

“In line with tradition, all markets and shops in Akure will be closed on Friday in observance of the festival.”

He however urged residents, market women and shop owners to comply strictly with the directive saying that there will be no restriction of human and vehicular movement during the celebration.

The monarch regretted the error in the earlier date announced as Thursday August 29, urging members of public to disregard the earlier announcement.

He thanked the “good people of Akure” for their understanding and unalloyed support for the palace.