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One of Nigeria and Africa longest serving Monarch, HRM UTI (DR) Joseph Davies AGBA is dead as announced by one of his son’s, Prince Kjay Jedy-Agba.

 

Until his death, Uti JD AGBA was the Paramount Ruler of Obudu Local Government and the Uti-Item III of Utugwang.

 

The late Monarch is the father of Prince JD AGBA, the Honourable Minister of State for Power.

 

The message from the family reads:

“It is with a heavy heart that I have to communicate to you the passing away of my beloved father, His Royal Majesty Uti (Dr) Joseph Davies Agba, OON. Uti Item 111 of Utugwang, Uti Ukani 1 of Obudu, Paramount Ruler of Obudu Local Government Area and Chancellor of the University of Cross River State.

 

“His accession to the traditional royal stool dates back 64 years ago, making him probably the longest serving Monarch in Africa.

 

“We the immediate family, may not have the full details of his final funeral protocol given his standing as a king, we are constrained to follow the tradition of our people in all events that would culminate to his final obsequies.

“I will endeavour to abreast you of it as soon as the traditional institution concludes on that.

“As difficult as this moment is for the family, it is my sincere wish that your heart stay with us in prayers,” he said.

Yours Truly,

Kjay Jedy – Agba.