The death of the paramount traditional ruler of Obudu Local Government Area (LGA) in Cross River, His Royal Majesty, Joseph Davies-Agba, has been officially announced by the family.
The demise of Davies-Agba was announced in a statement by his Son, Kjay Jedy-Agba, on Sunday in Calabar.
“His accession to the traditional royal stool dated back 64 years ago, making him probably the longest-serving traditional ruler in Africa. “We are constrained to follow the tradition of our people in all events that would culminate to his final obsequies,” the statement said.
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