Family Confirms Death Of Nigeria’s Longest-serving Monarch

Afimag.com –

Nigerian longest serving Monarch,
His Royal Majesty, Joseph Davies-Agba, has died on April 30, 2023, after 64 years of reign in Calabar.

The death of the traditional ruler who hailed from Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State was announced by the family via a statement by his son, Mr Kjay Jedy-Agba.

Announcing, Jedy-Agba said, “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.

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