10-year old Akubuisi Okonkwo, has been crowned king of Iyiora Anam kingdom in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State, making him the youngest King in Anambra and Nigeria in general.
The King ascended the throne after the last Ofala of his late father, His Royal Highness, Igwe Onyeachonam Okonkwo, the Olame 1 of Iyiora Anam.
The father is said to have been the youngest King when he ascended the throne and ruled throughout his life before the son inherited it.
The youngest King is now the Olanme 11 of Iyiora Anam and will rule the kingdom of Iyiora though out his lifetime.
He will be addressed as His Royal Highness (Igwe) Olanme II of Iyiora.
The entire Community of Iyiora Anam has congratulated the 10 years old King and already addressing him as a King.
Many people across the nation and the neighbouring communities have reacted in several ways t the emergence of the new King.
BY SUNNY A. DAVID
