African Traditional Religion (ATR) worshippers have appealed to the
Federal government to declare August 20 as a national holiday for them.
The worshippers who noted government’s recognition of festive 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 recognised 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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