by Prince K J Jeddy-Agba has announced the passing on of his father, His Royal Majesty, Uti Itedem III of Utugwang, Uti Ukani I of Obudu and Paramount Ruler of Obudu Local Government Area, Uti Jeddy-Agba.
K J took to his verified Facebook page to make the announcement and called on the public to stay calm while the funeral arrangement is made in line with lay down tradition.
The announcement reads in full, “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 Itedem 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.
Yours Truly
Kjay Jedy – Agba”
