By Olusegun Hakeem Adebumiti, Akure.
The Deji of Akure Palace has notified the residents of Akure and its environs that all Markets and Shops in Akure will be shut today Thursday, 19th August, 2021 and Saturday 4th September, 2021.
Michael Adeyeye, Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure in a statement on Wednesday disclosed that the closure becomes necessary as part of the requirement to observe the age long tradition of the annual Aheregbe and Amole Festivals.
“It is important to emphasize that there shall be no trading or opening of shops under any guise on these days.
“Residents, Market Women and shop owners are kindly enjoined to comply with this directive.
“However, the festival will not in any way restrict both human and vehicular movement,” the statement added.