15-year old boy installed as King after his father was Kidnapped & Subsequently Murdered

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 chairman of 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.