The demise of Davies-Agba was announced in a statement by his Son, Mr Kjay Jedy-Agba, on Sunday in Calabar.
The paramount traditional ruler of Obudu
Local Government Area in Cross River State, His Royal Majesty, Joseph Davies-Agba, has died.
His death was officially announced by the
family.
The demise of Davies-Agba was announced in a
statement by his Son, Mr Kjay Jedy-Agba, on Sunday in Calabar.
“It is with a heavy heart that I communicate
to you the passing away of my beloved father, His Royal Majesty, Joseph
Davies-Agba, OON, the “Uti Item III of Utugwang, Uti Ukani I 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
dated back 64 years ago, making him probably the longest-serving traditional
ruler 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,” the
statement said.
The statement explained that the public would
be abreast with the details of the funeral as soon as the traditional
institution concludes it.
“As difficult as this moment is for the
family, it is my sincere wish that your hearts stay with us in prayers,” the
statement added.
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