The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has postponed the annual Aje Festival indefinitely for to naira scarcity.
A statement by the Director of Media & Public Affairs to the Ooni, Moses Olafare, said the decision was taken after a meeting of the Ife Traditional Council under the supreme leadership of the Ooni, in relation to the current challenges facing the country.
“The Ooni is concerned as a father and he has held meetings with Iyalaje Oodua, Princess Dr Toyin Kolade who is the Festival Coordinator and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that things get fixed as he continues to pray for the country.
“A new date will be announced to the public shortly after the forthcoming Presidential election,” the statement added.
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