His Royal Majesty Uti (Dr) Joseph Davies Agba, OON the Uti Item III of Utugwang, Uti Ukani I of Obudu, and Paramount Ruler of Obudu Local Government Area is dead.
Until his death he was the 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.