Ataoja Bans Political Cloths, Banners, Posters At Osogbo Eid Prayer Grounds
The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, has placed a ban on the hoisting of banners and posters by politicians and party members and supporters in all the Eid Praying grounds in the town.
The monarch also ban wearing of clothes and caps with the emblem of political parties as well as engaging in political discussions at Eid prayer grounds.
This was contained in an audio announcement made on behalf of the monarch by the Asiwaju of Osogbo land, Justice Moshood Adeigbe Rtd.
The announcement noted the ban became imperative following a meeting between the Chief Imam of Osogbo, Sheikh Musa Animasahun, security agencies and representatives of political parties in Osun State.
Ataoja warned that security agencies have been instructed not to hesitate to take appropriate measures against any deviant act capable of breaching the prevailing peace in the capital city.
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“All Muslims attending Eid-el-Fitr this year in Osogbo must ensure that they do not wear clothes or caps with emblems of political parties, posters, or engage in political discussions at the Eid ground. We are also banning drummers from the Eid grounds.
“This instruction became necessary following the meeting between the Chief Imam of Osogbo, security agencies, representatives of political parties and groups under the leadership of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji.
“The announcement is effective in all the Eid praying grounds in Osogbo and anybody who goes contrary will be arrested by the security agents. We wish everyone a fruitful Eid,” the monarch noted.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
