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Deji Of Akure Begins Annual Leave by Azeemokoya: 10:11pm On Sep 24, 2021
The Deji of Akure, HRM. Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has began his traditional Ulefunta festival annual leave.

The Ulefunta Festival is a historical and cultural fiesta in Akure, celebrated annually.

The Chief Press Secretary to the traditional ruler who is the new Chairman Council of Obas in Ondo state, Mr Micheal Adeyeye, made this known to the journalist at the Oba’s Palace on Wednesday.

Adeyeye disclosed that the annual leave is a period where the Deji goes into seclusion to take a rest and also use the period to pray for peace and prosperity of the land, and will last for a period of seven days.

The Kngi’s spokesman also emphazised that according to tradition, there will be no beating of drums within Akure town throughout the seven-day period.

“It is significant to inform the general public and residents of Akure that beating of drums within the Akure Kingdom under any pretence.

“It is prohibited throughout the seven days of the annual leave,” Adeyeye said.

He added that all roads leading to monarch’s Palace will be closed including markets, shops and stalls near the Deji’s Palace in line with the traditions of the Kingdom.

“All road users are, hence, urged to make use of connecting routes during this period,” he added.

Adeyeye also urged the people of the state to comply with the directives given when going on with their daily and rightful activities.

In line with tradition, the CPS added that the king will not attend to any task or receive any visitor for the period of this seven days.

The first stage of theeUlefunta festival which sees the Deji going into seclusion for seven days, will continue when he returns where indigenes of Akure Kingdom, including masquerades are all expected to pay homage to their king.

Ondo NIPR Charges Deji Of Akure To Promote Peace

Following the recent appointment of the Deji of Akure as the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Obas, the state chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has charged him to use his office to drive change, tackle challenges and promote peaceful coexistence among the people of the state.

This call was made in a press statement signed by the Chairman of the chapter, Lamidi Ishola, and issued by the Secretary, Sunday Omosule.

“NIPR understands that the appointment was not a coincidence but a result of sincerity, excellence, dedication and commitment illustrated in running the affairs of his domain and his passion for the development of the sunshine state,” the statement reads in part.

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Re: Deji Of Akure Begins Annual Leave by cosby02(m): 10:17pm On Sep 24, 2021
Oba dey go leave
Re: Deji Of Akure Begins Annual Leave by gpercuxionz(m): 10:26pm On Sep 24, 2021
Why be say, na always 7days, dem no fit go 8days or 10days, ..If no be 7, e go be 3.
Re: Deji Of Akure Begins Annual Leave by gasparpisciotta: 11:01pm On Sep 24, 2021
Interesting pronouncements from the Deji of Akure.

I hope churches and event planners will take note of the drumming part of the announcement.

We wish him happy resting!!!!
Re: Deji Of Akure Begins Annual Leave by temitope27(m): 6:19am On Sep 25, 2021
My great OBA, akure oo Oye ee

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