By: Tunji Okunlola
The Arujale-Ojima of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, graduated on Wednesday from Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, with a degree in Political Science.
The 23-year-old, widely regarded as one of the youngest traditional rulers in Yorubaland, completed his degree seven years after ascending the throne at 16.
He received his degree at the university’s convocation ceremony, which drew several prominent monarchs. They included the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III; the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III; and the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu Alagbado.
Akinghare became the ruler of Okeluse in 2019 following the death of his father. He pursued his studies alongside his royal duties and shared moments from campus life on social media over the years. A 2026 interview with BBC Yoruba also offered a look at his experience as a student.
News of his graduation drew reactions online, with social media users congratulating him and noting his journey from teenage king to university graduate.
The ceremony reportedly saw 2,194 students graduate, said to be the largest graduating class in the university’s history.
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