The public has been instructed by the palace of the Arujale-Ojime of Okeluse Kingdom, Ondo State, to refer to the 22-year-old monarch, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, solely as “His Royal Majesty,” denouncing colloquial phrases like “bro” or “blood.”

Prince Adefemi Olorunfemi, the king’s chief of staff, stated in a statement on Friday that these colloquial terms are increasingly being used as a cover for disrespect.

The palace issued a warning that any deviation would result in severe consequences.

Read the statement below;

“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,” 

Respect for the monarch is essential to maintaining Yoruba culture and customs, the palace continued.

“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,” the statement emphasised.

After his father passed away at the age of sixteen, Oba Akinghare took the throne with the consent of the Ondo State government and the kingmakers.

Noting that His Majesty represents the earthly gods and the town’s holy legacy, the palace exhorted all citizens and guests to respect the dignity of the throne.

The Arujale-Ojime’s instruction is a part of continuous initiatives to uphold respect for traditional institutions and cultural decorum throughout the region.

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