The Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom has announced the closure of all markets, shops, and stalls in the city on Friday, August 29, 2025, in observance of the annual Amole Festival.
According to a statement signed by the monarch’s Chief Press Secretary, Adeyeye Michael, the closure is part of long-established rites associated with the festival, which is one of the age-long traditions of Akure people.
The palace warned that no market, stall, or shop will be allowed to open during the festival. “There will be no opening of markets, stalls, trading or opening of shops under any guise during the festival. Residents, market women and shop owners are kindly enjoined to abide by this directive and ensure strict observance of the rules,” the statement read.
The palace, however, clarified that the directive does not apply to pharmacy shops and patent medicine stores, which are exempted from closure. It also added that human and vehicular movement will not be restricted during the festival.
The Amole Festival, rooted in the cultural and spiritual heritage of Akure, is observed annually with rites that require a complete shutdown of commercial activities in the city.
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