15-year-old Obi (King), Chukwuka Noah Akaeze I, has been presented to the people of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South LGA of Delta State. He succeeded his father, late Obi Akaeze Edward Ofulue III who was kidnapped and subsequently murdered last month by gunmen. .The 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 chairmanof Aniocha South council, Mr. Isaac Anwuzia, traditional chiefs and title holders in the kingdom, religious leaders, women, youths and other stakeholders.
The presentation of the King followed the fulfillment of different rites that culminated in his crowning as King by the kingmakers. The chairman of Aniocha South council, Anwuzia assured the new king of his administration’s unflinching support, adding that measures were already on to ensure the presentation of staff of office by the state government.
