By Akinwale Kasali
History has been made in Yoruba land as the youngest Monarch in the South West Geopolitical Zone, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, the Arujale-Ojima of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State, graduated from Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD. He completed his studies under the College of Social and Management Sciences.
The young Monarch’s educational success drew the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, among other notable personalities to the event, underlining the significance of the his achievements.
The Social Media has been agog with the feat of one of the youngest Monarch in Nigeria, as
videos from his convocation ceremony went viral on Wednesday, October 21, drawing admiration from fans and prominent figures alike.
Recall that the young monarch was crowned King in 2019 at the age of 16, and was widely recognised as the youngest traditional ruler in Yorubaland.
Oba Akinghare II, never allowed his Traditional Stool to take the better of him, as he did not allow his throne to mark the end of his academic journey.
He chose to pursue higher education, balancing the weight of royal responsibilities with the demands of University life at ABUAD in Ado-Ekiti.
His story gained significant attention online after the convocation footage emerged, with many marvelling at how he managed both worlds simultaneously.
Having ascended the throne as a teenager, he was able to navigate his educational future as he was able to manage his academic life with his Kingship status.
The feat marks a powerful statement about the value of education, regardless of status or circumstances.
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