15-Year Old Son Of Murdered Delta Monarch Crowned King

A new Obi (King), Chukwuka Noah Akaeze I, has been presented
to the people of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area of
Delta State.

Obi Akaeze I succeeded his father, late Obi Akaeze Edward
Ofulue III who was kidnapped and subsequently murdered last month by gun­men.

The presentation of the 15-year-old King followed the
fulfillment of different rites that culminated in his crowning as King by the
kingmakers of Ubulu-Uku.

He was first presented to the members of the Royal family
before the presentation to the council of elders at the palace.

The brief ceremony was attended by prominent citizens of the
kingdom including the member representing Aniocha/Oshimili constituency at the
Federal House of Representatives, Mrs. Ony­emaechi Mrakpor and the
President-General of Ubulu-Uku Development Union, Comrade Jones Ofunne.

Also in attendance was the chairman of Anio­cha South
council, Mr. Isaac Anwuzia, traditional chiefs and title holders in the
kingdom, religious leaders, women, youths and other stakeholders of the
agrarian community

Speaking on the significance of the ceremony, Secretary of
the Palace, Barr. Joseph Obazei described it as “wonderful in our time.”

“This is a young man who was not even looking up to this
position because his father was young and vibrant, unfortunately this bad event
occurred.

“He has now been thrust upon the throne taking up the mantle
of his late father. Ubulu-Uku people are very happy that somebody has taken up
the throne because the king never dies.

-“When it appears that there is no king, there is already a
king. That is what has just happened.”

Sunnews