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African Traditional Religion (ATR) worshippers have appealed
to the Federal government to declare National holiday on august 20 following
their ongoing festival
The worshippers who noted government’s recognition of
festival days for Christians and Muslims stated that their annual festival
known as “Ise se Day’ should be given the same treatment like other religion.
According to a statement issued by the group’s chairman and
Ogun monarch, Oba Ifarotimi Balogun, the annual event was a day the worshippers
celebrated all traditional gods (deities) in the country.
He said this year’s edition which would hold at the June 12
Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, aimed at fostering peace and unity
among the deities.
“It is high time the country recognized the importance of
Olorisa/Ifa Priest. Muslim/Christian leaders consult us for the progress of the
country and they have public holidays in their respective festivals.”
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