African Traditional Religion (ATR) worshippers have called on 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 consideration.
They blamed the current economic recession in the country on Christianity and Islam, which they called colonial religions, calling on the government to include the deities in the swearing-in of public officers in order to curb corruption.
According to a statement issued by the group’s chairman and Ogun monarch, Oba Ifarotimi Balogun, the annual event was a day the worshippers celebrate 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, aims 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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