A traditional ruler in Ogun State, Oba Olufemi Ogunleye, has obtained a degree in Law at the age of 73. .

Oba Ogunleye, who is the Toluwade of Akinale in Owu Kingdom of Egbaland, graduated with a Second Class Upper degree from Crescent University, Abeokuta.

The traditional ruler was a veteran journalist before mounting the throne, having served with the Daily Times for over a decade and as Group Public Relations Manager of the defunct Nigeria Airways. .

Oba Ogunleye disclosed that it took him five years to bag the degree. The traditional ruler who was the oldest among the law students, said: “Six candidates had reference and will not graduate this session.” He said his love for education saw him through the challenges of the programme.