Streets in Ilesa city are abandoned and companies have been beneath lock and key as traditionalists clergymen observe sacred rituals for the late Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran.
DAILY POST noticed that the city has remained abandoned and beneath lockdown following a sit-at-home order issued by the standard clergymen to honour the monarch.
The curfew (Oro) which began at 10:00 pm on Monday, September 16 and lasted till 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 17, was imposed to make sure that the standard rites of passage for the late king had been carried out in secrecy, in accordance with the custom.
Outlets, markets and different companies had been shut down, whereas residents stayed indoors all through the length the curfew.
The Owa-in-Council had earlier declared a three-day market closure and a seven-day curfew in honor of Oba Aromolaran instantly after his passing.
DAILY POST recalled that Oba Aromolaran who reigned for 42 years died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
His demise was not nevertheless made public till Thursday, September 12, 2024 by Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, the Asiwaju of Ijesaland.
