Gov Adeleke Cancels Independence Day Celebration In Osun

The Executive Governor Of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has cancelled the commemoration of October 1st Independence Day in the state.

In a statement signed by, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, which announced the governor’s decision,on Friday, however, did not state the reason behind the cancellation.

The governor urged the people to use the Independence Day to pray for the continuous peace and prosperity of Nigeria.

According to the statement, Governor Adeleke urges citizens of the state to use the Independence Day to meditate and pray on the state of our nation. He stressed that our people are passing through tough times. It is time to take stock and seek divine intervention and guidance in the affairs of our nation.

Adeleke admonishes Osun people and Nigerians in general as the Independence Day knocks at our doors.

Here in Osun, we will celebrate with meditation and prayers, the governor was quoted as saying.