Ondo Monarch Warns Subjects Against Breach Of Royal Protocol, Says Stop Calling Me ‘Bro’ In Public
The Arujale-Ojime of Okeluse Kingdom, Ondo State, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, who is the youngest monarch in the country, has warned his subjects against breaching traditional royal protocol.
22-year-old Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II became a monarch at the age of 16.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the palace of Arujale-Ojime of Okeluse Kingdom in a statement issued by the monarch’s Chief of Staff , Prince Adefemi Olorunfemi not only warned against breach of royal protocol but added that disrespect in any form will not be tolerated.
The palace says it is disrespectful to call Oba Oloyede Adekoya ‘bro’ or ‘blood’ in public.
‘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.
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-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
