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."
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