Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, South-west Nigeria, has cancelled the Independence Day celebrations in the State.
Gatekeepers News reports that the event was billed for Sunday, October 1, 2023, to mark Nigeria’s 63rd year of independence.
Governor Adeleke’s Spokesman in a statement by Olawale Rasheed advised Osun people to pray for the continuous peace and prosperity of Nigeria.
Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying, “Let us use Independence Day to meditate and pray on the state of our nation. 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.
“I greet Osun people and Nigerians in general as the Independence Day knocks at our doors. Here in Osun, we will celebrate with meditation and prayers.”
