The title of “Ogbuchai” was conferred on a twelve-year-old-boy, Abel Ekene at the palace of the revered monarch of Akumazi Kingdom in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Obi Henry Ezeagwukpo Jegbefume.
Ekene
received the honour from the king after he killed a white rabbit while hunting
in the bush, Ika Weekly Newspaper reported.
According
to tradition in the community, anyone who kills a white rabbit/white animal
would be recognised by the royal father
Bestowing
the title on Master Abel on June 5, the monarch congratulated him and urged him
to continue with his good conduct among his peers and always respect his parents
and elders in the community.
Speaking
to the publication, Ekene said he is truly happy with his new position, saying
that he will do his best to uphold the good name of his family.
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