All community markets in Akoko axis of Ondo State have been ordered to be shut on Friday, by the Iyaloja of Ikare Akoko, Riskat Mohammed following the commencement of the week-long funeral activities of Prophet Temitope Joshua.
The market leader said the move was made in order to honour the man of God who they described as an illustrious son of Akoko.
Riskat Mohammed added that there was nothing too big to sacrifice in Akokoland for a man who showed unquantified love, selflessness and humanitarian services to his people.
Recall that EkoHotBlog reported that Prophet T.B Joshua died on June 5.
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While urging the shop owners to adhere strictly to the directive of the market closure, Mohammed said it would afford them the opportunity of staying at home and watching the burial programmes live on Emmanuel TV.
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