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Kung village plagued by Chieftaincy Crisis?

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The community of Kung, in Menchum Division, Fungom Subdivision, is plagued by traditional leadership crisis, following the dethronement of incumbent Fon_Kum_Gilbert given his long stay abroad. He is said to have been replaced by Fon Tem II. Report from the said community hold that their customary law and tradition requires a reigning fon to be physically present on the throne of the fondom to perform essential cultural, spiritual, and rituals rites. This is said to have beent main bone of contention that led to the replacement of the incumbent. To appeace their ancestors who according to a source ,the villagers were obliged to dethrone Fon Kum Gilbert who is said to have been in UK for more than 20 years without coming home to perform the required traditional rites . The villagers in effect, considered his long absence as abominable and warrant his replacement. Some community members hinted that multiple efforts have been made to reach him( Fon Kum Gilbert), including messages, formal ...
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Kung Village in Menchum plagued by chieftaincy Crisis ?

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Newly enthroned Fon Tem II Fon Kum Gilbert ,replaced ? The community of Kung, in Menchum Division, Fungom Subdivision, is plagued by traditional leadership crisis, following the dethronement of incumbent Fon_Kum_Gilbert given his long stay abroad. He is said to have been replaced by Fon Tem ll. Report from the said community hold that their customary law and tradition requires a reigning fon to be physically present on the throne of the fondom to perform essential cultural, spiritual, and rituals rites. This is said to have beent main bone of contention that led to the replacement of the incumbent. To appeace their ancestors who according to a source ,the villagers were obliged to dethrone Fon Kum Gilbert who is said to have been in UK for more than 20 years without coming home to perform the required traditional rites . The villagers in effect, considered his long absence as abominable and warrant his replacement. Will Fon Kum Gilbert allow him (Fon Tem II) on the thr...
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Baligham Fon makes a difference in Traditional Administration

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     “ I reign and the people rule",HRM Samkie Elvis Gahnyam II .                     A tree is known by the fruits that it bears.The out bust of  Anglophone political brouhaha has put most northwest traditional authorities to test.    Many have abandoned their villages since the outbreak of the revolution and  seem not be  making effort for a return to normalcy  to enable them go back home. Instead of pouring libations to prevent the invasion of their land by the separatists who have  inversely turn against the people like some of theirs,  they are seen to  have taken  permanent residence  in towns at the expense of the people and development of their villages.   The rethiric is how  can fons abandoned their Fondoms, running away from the separatists when they known to be physically and spiritually invincible? .  Going by northwest culture and tradition, traditional rulers are known to be supper human being who live above ordinary humans, given the myth and mystery that goes with...
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Balikumbat Fon honoured with furniture worth over FCFA 4 million

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The Fon of Balikumbat village in Ngoketunjia Division, is one of the most respected Fons of Northwest Region. Fon Doh Gah Nyamyin III is visibly an astute traditional leader renowned for his administrative ingenuity .This has once again made Balikumbat village great again. The village is not only enviable but most dreaded in the neighbourhood and the region as a whole.  The economic administrative magnanimity and political invincibility of the said village,no doubt accounts for her fame. There is no doubt why his administration both at the council and the village has been lauded by Ngoketunjia administration. He tops chat in council management and administration in Ngoketunjia Division.  The Senior Division Officer for Ngoketunjia, Kweton Anderson, once made the declaration in a council session. He rated Balikumbat Council as best managed council in Ngoketunjia. He attested that the Fon is the most productive and organised mayor in the Division. This is reflected in his traditional...
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Balikumbat population venerated Fon with gift worth over 4 million

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The Fon of Balikumbat  village in Ngoketunjia  Division, is one of the most respected Fons of Northwest Region. Fon Doh Gah Nyamyin III is visibly an astute traditional leader renowned for his administrative ingenuity .This has once again made Balikumbat village great again. The village is not only enviable but most dreaded in the neighbourhood and the region as a whole. The economic administrative magnanimity and  political invincibility of the said village,no doubt accounts for her fame. There is no doubt why the his  administration both at the council and the village has been lauded by Ngoketunjia administration. He tops chat in council management and administration in Ngoketunjia Division. The Senior Division Officer for Ngoketunjia, Kweton Anderson, once d hailed Balikumbat Council as best managed council in Ngoketunjia. He made the appraisal in a council session.He attested that the Fon is the most productive and organised mayor in the Division. This is reflected in hi...
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NW Public Works Delegate warns against negligence

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At the monthly coordination meeting meant to identify and sort lasting solution to on going  public work projects in the region,  the Regional Delegate for Public works for Northwest Region, Nfor Cyprain Ngenge is threatening serious sanctions on recalcitrant contractors. Beside non attendance of Regional coordination meetings, he emphasized that there will zero tolerance in the control of of public works contracts in the region.  Cordination meeting he says is the most appropriate moment to  identify and iron out  ills plaguing execution contracts in the region. Nfor Cyprain was speaking at the monthly   regional coordination meeting that brought together contractors and the technical services of  the Regional and Divisional Delegations  on Friday January 16 at the MINTP Regional Delegation conference hall. Road maps of  on going projects and  challenges faced by contractors were key issues observed during the meeting.   The delegate gave pragmatic solutions to  issues raised by contr...
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MINAT brings smiles to the hungry population of Northwest

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One of the major causes of political upheaval is hunger. Hunger imcompases social misery, poverty, frustration, etc, as "a hungry man is an angry man". If political leaders of this nation understood this human pacification politics from the genesis of the Anglophone crisis, the stalemate could not have escalated to Crisendo.   It is worth noting that the Anglophones fury  stems from disequilibrium in the distribution of the national cake. Although the stalemate went into extremism causing untold hardship to the population, the assistance to the internally  displaced population of the region by the Ministry of Territorial Administration during this festive period is a big heave   of relief to many who hitherto go to bed on an empty stomach.  Many Kudus has been given to MINAT for the timely material assistance to the vulnerable  population of the region. The exercise maned by the Senior Division Officer for Mezam ,  Simon Emile Mooh  was full of camaraderie and euphoria of a g...
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