The government of Osun State has banned social gatherings and celebrations at the Osun Osogbo festival.
The state government however allowed worshippers to perform traditional rites and routines associated with the festival.
In a statement, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon Adebisi Obawale, said that the decision was taken in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
“The State Government of Osun is by this medium informing the general public that this year’s celebration of Osun-Osogbo Festival will be symbolic, as only the worshippers that will perform ritual activities will be allowed into the Grove.
“These worshippers must, however, comply with the State Government’s COVID-19 Protocols.
“To this effect, the State Government of Osun has banned all social activities associated with the celebration of the 2020 Osun-Osogbo Festival and prays that subsequent festivals will be better celebrated at the exit of the current pandemic,” Adebisi said.
The government has also felicitated with the Ataoja of Osogbo Land, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun Larooye (II) and the people of Osogbo, on the celebration of the 2020 Osun-Osogbo festival.
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