Yusuf Adebori Adeleye
| Yusuf Adebori Adeleye | |
|---|---|
| Olubaka of Oka-Akoko | |
| Coronation | 16 April 1988 |
| Predecessor | Abraham Olategbon omowa |
| Born | 9 November 1946 Oka Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Adejumoke Adeleye |
| House | Okikon Ruling House |
| Father | Saliu Jimba Adeleye |
| Mother | Abisatu Adeleye |
Yusuf Adebori Adeleye(ⓘ) (born 9 November 1946) is a Nigerian traditional ruler and the Olubaka of Oka Akoko.[1]
Early life
Adeleye was born into the royal family of Okinkon, Ibaka in Oka Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. His parents are Saliu Jimba Adeleye and Abisatu Adeleye. He attended St. Mark's Primary School from 1955 to 1959 and later continued at Christ African Church Central School, where he completed his primary education in 1965. He also attended African Church Grammar School in Oka Akoko for his secondary education. From July to December 1966, he was trained at the Ikeja Police College. He was admitted into the University of Nigeria Nsukka for his tertiary education and studied law from 1970 to 1973. He obtained his B.L from the Nigerian Law School, Lagos, and was called to bar in 1974.[2][3]
Coronation
In 1984, Adeleye was one of the princes from the Okikon royal family. He was selected in a process involving sixteen princes from nine royal lineages. On 9 December 1987, the committee of Oka high chiefs announced his selection at Oka town hall. On 18 December 1998, the Supreme Court of Nigeria ruled Olubaka as the sole paramount ruler of the Oka Kingdom; on 16 April 1988, before the court judgement, Governor Bode George had officially recognised Adeleye as the Olubaka.[4]
Political activities
On 14 August 2014, during the Oka day yearly celebration at Olubaka palace Pavilion, Adeleye advised youth to avoid being agents of destruction ahead of the 2015 Nigerian general election.[5] On 6 May 2023, he had an online issue with APC chairman of Akoko South West Sehinde Mise over an allegation that a political meeting was held at his palace in support of a PDP candidate for the 2023 general election.[6] He supported Lucky Aiyedatiwa during the 2024 Ondo State governorship election.[7]
In 2022, Adeleye expressed sadness as Ondo women trooped to his palace to protest over insecurity.[8]
References
- ^ Jeremiah, Urowayino (26 June 2022). "Olubaka". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Oripeloye, Henri; Sanni, Gbenga (2009). Ogboo olubaka-oye aabao: a biography of Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, the Olubaka of Okaland. Ibadan, Nigeria: Kraft Books. ISBN 978-978-49003-9-3.
- ^ Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, Adebisi ogendegbe. "The monumental speeches of HRH Oba Yusuf Adebori Adeleye: the Olubaka of Oka land". Worldcat.org: P.g 153.
- ^ Xiao, Allen Hai; Ogunode, Sunday Abraham (November 2021). "Oka Day as an institution of power: kingship, chieftaincy and the community day in contemporary Yorubaland". Africa. 91 (5): 790–809. doi:10.1017/S0001972021000589. ISSN 0001-9720. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ Offiong, Adie Vanessa (4 August 2014). "Ondo Monarch Warns Against Violence in 2015 Polls". AllAfrica. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ Gbadamosi, Hakeem (6 May 2023). "Don't drag me into politics, Ondo monarch cautions APC council chair". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Arogbofa, Olubaka declare support for Aiyedatiwa ahead of governorship poll". Peoples Gazette. 10 November 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Idowu, Ronke Sanya (15 January 2022). "Ondo Women Throng Palace Of Traditional Ruler, Protest Rising Insecurity". Channels Television. Retrieved 28 August 2025.