Amole Festival: Ondo Government is aware of Markets’ closure, says Akeredolu

Adebayo Adenrele




Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has stated that the closure of Oja Oba – Erekesan main Market, Odopetu, Umesi and Ijemikin markets by the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, to observe the Amole Festival in Akure, the State capital, today, is known to his government.

The Governor said this in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, adding that the action is in accordance with the directive by the State Government which mandated no closure of market in any part of the State for the purpose of festivals without the approval of the Governor.

NEWSTODAYNG recalled that the Monarch has recently ordered the closure of Markets and Shops in the State on Monday, 22nd August, 2022 to observe the town’s yearly ancient traditional celebration, known as “Aheregbe.”

The Governor has directed all security agencies in the state to ensure sufficient patrol to deprive hoodlums from disrupting lawful activities of the people.

He equally enjoined the affected marketers to adhere strictly to the official statement from the Deji’s palace and respect the culture and tradition of the land.

To this end, he charged members of the public who are not affected to go about their normal businesses and activities without fear.

The statement read in part, “Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has said that the closure of some selected markets in observance of the Amole Festival in Akure, the State capital, holding on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 is in total agreement with the Government’s directive.”

“The Governor noted that the official statement from the palace of the Deji of Akure is in accordance with the recent directive by the State Government which mandated that there shall be no closure of market in any part of the State for the purpose of festivals without the approval of the Governor. “