Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has cancelled the celebration of the country’s Independence Day on Sunday, October 1st, 2023.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the governor made the declaration in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Friday.
The governor urged the people of the state to pray for the peace and prosperity of the country.
“Let us use Independence Day to meditate and pray on the state of our nation,” Adeleke said. “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.”
There have been many challenges facing the country recently, including economic hardship and insecurity.
