The Ondo State Government has reversed the order of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, to close markets over traditional festival celebrations.
The monarch ordered the closure of markets to observe the annual Aheregbe Festival on Friday, but the government criticized the order, claiming it infringed on the fundamental human rights of Akure residents.
The state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, stated that the decision was reached at the state Executive Council meeting and that the closure would have been limited to Oja-Oba (Oba’s Market) in Akure.
The statement urged Akure residents to go about their normal business on Friday and beyond, urging them to be law-abiding and move about freely in the pursuit of happiness.