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.
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.
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.
Fresh concerns have emerged over compliance with a court order issued by the High Court of Kano State on April 8, 2026, restraining key parties—including the Honourable Minister of Education, the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, the Kano State Urban Development Authority, and Pluck Global Company Limited—from further actions pending the determination of the matter before the court.
Findings indicate that while all parties—except the concessionaire, Pluck Global Company Limited—were duly served within two days of the order, significant challenges were encountered in effecting service on the company, raising troubling questions about its corporate traceability and regulatory vetting.
A review of the company’s records filed with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) revealed addresses that could not be verified as functional business locations. Notably, documentation submitted to Federal Government College (FGC), Kano, dated June 20, 2024, listed two addresses: 8B, Lalupon Street, off Keffi Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, as its head office, and 3 Bargery Road, Bompai, Kano, as its branch office.
However, a physical visit to the Ikoyi address revealed that the entire property is occupied by a company identified as Golden Alchemy, whose staff категорically denied any knowledge of, or shared occupancy with, Pluck Global Company Limited.
Efforts to trace the Kano address yielded even more unsettling findings. The location—a locked duplex—showed no visible signs of commercial activity. Neighbours, while reluctant to speak on record, alluded to irregular movements at odd hours, casting further doubt on the legitimacy of the premises as a corporate office.
In a twist, after multiple attempts to establish contact, an individual purportedly representing the company surfaced in Kano and agreed to receive and acknowledge the court order on April 11, 2026, at approximately 6:00 pm. Curiously, the Ikoyi address—already discredited—was again listed as the company’s official address in the acknowledgment.
These developments raise critical questions regarding due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols on the part of the Federal Ministry of Education. They also cast a spotlight on the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), should a concession agreement indeed have been executed with the company. Stakeholders say it would be instructive to review the addresses contained in all official correspondences and contractual documents linked to the transaction.
Meanwhile, a visit to the premises of Federal Government College, Kano, revealed ongoing construction activity, with workers observed excavating foundations. When approached, the workers declined to disclose the authority under which they were operating—despite the subsistence of a court order restraining further action.
Notably, a previously installed project billboard bearing the insignia of the school authorities and the Federal Ministry of Education had been removed. Sources within the institution suggest that the directive for its removal may have emanated from the Ministry following receipt of the court order.
The unfolding situation presents a complex mix of legal, regulatory, and accountability issues—raising the spectre of possible non-compliance with judicial directives, as well as deeper concerns about transparency in public-private concession arrangements.
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