The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has announced a seven-day ban on drumming in Akure, Ondo State, as he begins his annual leave.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji, Mr. Michael Adeyeye.
The leave will run from Tuesday, September 24, to Monday, September 30. During this time, the monarch will pray for peace, prosperity, and progress for the Akure Kingdom, Ondo State, and Nigeria as a whole.
In the statement, the palace emphasized that drumming is prohibited in any form during this period.
“The royal father will use the period of the annual leave to pray for peace, prosperity, and progress of Akure Kingdom, Ondo State, and the country at large,” the statement said.
Additionally, the road leading to the Deji’s palace will be closed to traffic for the duration of the leave. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes.
According to the palace, only a part of the Oja Oba market will be closed for the duration of the Ulefunta festival, in line with the customs and traditions of Akure.
Residents were urged to follow these directives while continuing their daily activities and to “pray for the good of the land.”
