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15-YEAR-OLD SON OF LATE OBI OFULUE INSTALLED KING OF UBULU-UKU

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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.” Barr. Obazei told Saturday Sun that in Ubulu- Uku tradition, there were not too many rites to the installation of a new king.

 “By our tradition, you can wake up in the morn­ing and see the heir apparent sitting on the throne and issue orders which will be obeyed. That will show that something happened in the night and something has happened now.

 “So this young man has taken over the stool of his father, and now he can begin to direct the town,” he explained. On his part, the chairman of Aniocha South council, Mr. Anwuzia assured the new king and people of Ubulu-Uku of his administration’s un­flinching support, adding that measures were al­ready on to ensure the presentation of staff of of­fice by the State government. -


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