Nigeria, July 7 -- The Ijebu Traditional Council in Ogun State has cancelled the annual Ojude Oba festival for this year over concerns for the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Sikiru Adetona, announced this through the Ijebu Regberegbe council platforms. He said all the arrangements would now be refocussed on the 2021 edition of the festival.

in a letter to the Ojude Oba planning committee signed by Ebumare of Ago-Iwoye, Mr Adenugba confirmed the development.

"On the instruction of our royal father, Kabiyesi Alayeluwa, the Awujale of Ijebuland, HRM Oba Dr Sikiru Adetona, I wish to inform you that due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the 2020 Ojude Oba ceremony is hereby cancelled.

"Kindly help to pass the in...