King Oloyede Adekoya Crowned At 16, Graduates At 23

HRM Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, the Arujale-Ojima of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State, officially graduated from Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.

Crowned at the young age of 16 in 2019, Oba Oloyede is widely recognized as the youngest traditional ruler in Yorubaland.

Successfully balancing the heavy spiritual and administrative burdens of a royal throne with rigorous university education earned him widespread public admiration.

The graduation ceremony drew prominent dignitaries, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji.

Footage and clips from his post-graduation celebrations quickly went viral across Nigerian social media platforms, capturing moments of well-wishers and admirers paying homage to the young monarch.

The palace and council of chiefs previously managed daily state affairs during his time on campus, allowing him to complete his higher education successfully.