Monday 22 February 2016

15 Year Old Son of Late Obi Ofulue Installed King in Ubulu-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria

Fifteen year old obi Akaeze has succeeded his father late Obi Edward Ofulue II who was kidnapped on January 5th along Igbodo- Obior road and subsequently murdered by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

Ubulu-Uku community in Aniocha South local government area of Delta State has been thrown into jubilation as a new king was installed in the kingdom 45 days after the community’s monarch was abducted.
Akonuche learnt that 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.”



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