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Ondo Palace Issues Stern Warning Over Disrespect to Young Monarch
Ondo palace warning monarch as Okeluse kingdom cautions against disrespectful address of Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II
The palace of the Arujale-Ojime of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State has issued a stern warning to the general public against what it described as growing disrespect towards its traditional ruler, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, insisting that he must be addressed strictly by his full royal title.
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The warning was contained in a statement released on Friday by Prince Adefemi Michael Olorunfemi, Chief of Staff to the monarch, amid concerns that some individuals have been addressing the 22-year-old king in a casual and demeaning manner.
Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II ascended the throne of his forefathers at the age of 16 while still a secondary school student, making him one of the youngest reigning monarchs in Yorubaland.
According to the palace, references to the monarch as “bro”, “blood” or similar informal expressions amount to disrespect and will no longer be tolerated.
Prince Olorunfemi stressed that the age of the monarch does not diminish the sacredness of the throne or the reverence accorded to it under Yoruba tradition.
He warned that continued disregard for proper royal protocol would attract firm and decisive action from the palace.
He added that the king’s calm disposition and tolerance should not be misconstrued as weakness or permission for misconduct, especially by individuals who claim cultural affinity with the Yoruba people.
The statement emphasised that, regardless of social status, age or position, all persons are obligated to show respect to the monarch, whom the palace described as Igbakeji awon orisa, a representative of the gods on earth.
The palace further noted that respect for the throne is inseparable from the preservation of Yoruba heritage, culture and identity.
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Residents of Okeluse Kingdom and the wider public were urged to conduct themselves with decorum and uphold the dignity of the palace at all times, as respect for the monarch remains non-negotiable.
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal, has received the ZIK International Peace and Leadership Award in Ghana, with organisers recognising what they described as his administration’s achievements in public sector leadership and economic reforms.
The governor was honoured at the 7th ZIK International Peace and Leadership Award ceremony, held on Friday at the British Council in Accra. The event featured a lecture themed: “Leadership, Peace, and Regional Integration: Advancing Africa’s Development in a Changing Global Order.”
According to the organisers, Lawal’s award was based, among other considerations, on his administration’s progress in public sector leadership and economic reforms in Zamfara State.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ZIK Pan-African Award, His Royal Highness Professor Echefuna R.G. Onyeabadi, noted that the award was established to recognise individuals making meaningful contributions to the service of their people.
Receiving the award, Governor Lawal dedicated the honour to the people of Zamfara State, stating that it would further motivate his administration to intensify efforts toward transforming the state.
“This award is dedicated to all the people of Zamfara State. My administration has been working tirelessly to ensure the state can compete with any other in Nigeria. That was our promise and we have surpassed expectations in just three years,” Lawal said.
The governor highlighted key projects and reforms undertaken by his administration, including urban renewal initiatives, the construction of a modern airport and sweeping reforms in security, education, healthcare and the civil service. He noted that the newly constructed airport was particularly significant, as Zamfara had not benefited from such infrastructure in over 30 years since the creation of the state.
“We have made great strides in security, civil service reform, education, health and other sectors,” the governor added.
Lawal thanked the organisers for the recognition, saying the award would encourage him to do even more for the people of Zamfara.
“It means a lot to me and will motivate me to do even more for my people. Zamfara is on the rise,” he said.
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