High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Akure Kingdom is a traditional state with headquarters in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. It is the successor to an ancient Yoruba city state. The ruler bears the title "Deji of Akure". Adebiyi Adegboye Adesida Afunbiowo II was chosen as the traditional ruler of the Akure Kingdom on 13 August 2010. State governor Olusegun Mimiko presented him with the staff of office.