The 22-year-old monarch Ondo, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, has issued a stern warning to the public against disrespectful modes of address, insisting that he must be called His Royal Majesty at all times.
The palace of the Arujale-Ojime of Okeluse Kingdom, Ondo State, emphasized that any casual terms such as “bro” or “blood” would no longer be tolerated.
In a statement issued on Friday 23rd January 2026, the Chief of Staff to the monarch, Prince Adefemi Olorunfemi, said, “I write in my capacity as Amb. Prince Adefemi Michael Olorunfemi, Chief of Staff to the Arujale-Ojima of Okeluse Kingdom, Ondo State, to address an important matter that requires the attention of the general public.
Kindly note that Alayeluwa Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II is to be addressed strictly as His Royal Majesty at all times. Any other form of address is unacceptable.
The fact that His Royal Majesty is the youngest king in Yoruba land does not give room for disrespect in any form. Addressing our revered monarch with terms such as ‘bro,’ ‘blood,’ or any casual or demeaning expressions is highly inappropriate and will no longer be tolerated.
Such actions will be met with strong and decisive measures. His Majesty’s leniency and calm disposition should not be mistaken for weakness, nor should it be taken as permission to do the wrong thing. Especially for those who call themselves Yoruba, we should know better.
Culture, tradition, and respect for constituted authority are values we must uphold at all times. Regardless of your status, age, or position in society, the king must be respected.
This is non-negotiable. His Royal Majesty is not just our father; he is Igbakeji awon orisa, the representative of the gods on earth. The throne he occupies is sacred, and respect for the throne is respect for our heritage and identity as a people.”
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The palace further called on residents of Okeluse Kingdom and the general public to uphold the dignity of the throne, noting that respect for the monarch remains central to preserving Yoruba culture. “We urge everyone, within and outside Okeluse Kingdom, to conduct themselves accordingly and uphold the dignity of the palace and the person of His Royal Majesty. Respect for the throne is non-negotiable,” the statement added.
Oba Akinghare ascended the throne at age 16 as a secondary school student after the passing of his father, the former monarch. As the only son among four children, tradition required him to assume kingship, and the kingmakers promptly pronounced him the new ruler of Okeluse with the state government’s approval.
The warning by the 22-year-old monarch Ondo underscores the palace’s commitment to safeguarding the sanctity of the throne and enforcing respect for the young ruler. In reiteration, the 22-year-old monarch Ondo made it clear that terms like “bro” or “blood” are unacceptable and would be met with decisive measures.