year's edition of Gulder Ultimate Search. The Anambra state indigene
thus became the 11th winner of Africa's first and longest running
reality TV show.
To attain the feat, he edged out 28-year old Emmanuel Afolabi and 29
year-old Nne Cosy Joe. After more than three weeks in the jungle, only
the three contestants survived the harsh weather conditions and the
arduous tasks they were subjected to.
Their final task was to retrieve the great General's War helmet which
according to folklore, had been hidden in the belly of the Aguleri
Forest of Anambra State.
Ironically, when the contestants commenced their journey from Boat
Landing, where they camped the previous night, Chinedu appeared the
weakest of them. He even stated that he was not 100 per cent fit;
adding that if the final search for the helmet became a purely
physical task, it may be to his disadvantage.
Chinedu was the last to climb over a very high wall and the remaining
contestants insisted that he should be the first to cross another rope
ladder which was suspended between two trees because he appeared weak.
As the search neared its end, Chinedu appeared to regain his strength
and the trio raced across a river which was at their waist-level,
towards their work stations situated at the belly of the Aguleri
forest. There they met an emissary of the Council of Elders who
adorned a red cloak. His duty was to grant them right of passage only
after correctly pieced together the tiles which they found during
their very long trek.
Cosy was the first to solve the riddle, followed by Chinedu and then
Emmanuel. They raced towards three canoes and paddled away in
different directions. Both Emmanuel and Cosy Joe appeared to paddle
their canoes aimlessly while Chinedu paddled towards a particular
direction. It turned out Chinedu rowed his canoe towards a clay pot
which was emitting fire.
At this point, Cosy Joe appeared frustrated and angrily hit the water
with his bare hands. He had no paddle. As Cosy paddled his boat to
shore and alighted on land, Emmanuel attempted to row his canoe in
Chinedu's direction.
Chinedu raced on land and retrieved the great General's Helmet
surrounded by three fire pots. Hence, he joins the Order of Heroes as
the 11th winner of Gulder Ultimate Search.
Chidi Mokeme, the Anchor man, soon arrived on canoe and congratulated
Chinedu on his great feat. He said: "After 26 murderous days in the
Aguleri jungle, after days and nights of pain and sorrow; thinking
about the unknown, nursing your wounds with sweat, with blood, it is
you Chinedu who made it here. It is you who has carved your name in
history. It is you who has earned the bragging rights. It is you who
has made it into the elite league of extra ordinary warriors. By the
powers conferred on me by the Council of Elders, I now pronounce you
Last Man Standing!"
Incidentally, when the relatives of the final four contestants paid
them a visit in the jungle two days earlier, it was only Chinedu's
mother that urged him to return home as champion. Amidst tears, Mrs.
Ubachukwu told her son "I know you will make me proud. Come home with
the crown."
Incidentally, on the morning of the final search, both Emmanuel and
Cosy Joe gave Chinedu their lanterns. They told him "this will light
your path", oblivious of the fact that that his light would shine the
brightest at the end of the day. Both Emmanuel and Cosy talked about
reducing their load and they both decided to hand their lanterns to
Chinedu.
For his feat, Chinedu will be rewarded with N10 million and a brand
new SUV at a party fit only for royalty. Two other contestants will
also receive brand new vehicles. They are Samantha Appi, who will
drive home a brand new Ford Eco sport for emerging as the Last Woman
Standing and the winner of the Viewers' Choice, who will go home with
a Ford Focus.
The contestants that were evicted earlier in the show were: Otto
Canon, Ikenna Emedike, Addoh Evi, Iroh Noella, Blessing Eriata,
Loretta Erijakpor, Sandra Nwagbagiro, Samantha Appi, Sharon Robinson,
Joshua Nwagboso and Iwuoha Ikenna.
--gulderultimates earch.tv
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