Ndop Mayor Grants 4.5 Million to Wind Victims

Zincs worth 4.5 millions francs CFA was donated on the 1st of July 2014 by the chieftain of the Ndop Council management, Mbombo Abel to win victims answering to the call of several appeals from affected individuals and institutions from the Municipality. Reasons why the visionary developer Abel, passionate and indiscriminate the way he extends his charity coughed out of the Council’s meager resources 4.5 millions to assist his needy masses. The act and exercise falls within the framework of his ruthless development plans and ambitions in the Municipality that has spread her tentacles to torch every sector of human lives in his community. Most especially in the domain of opening farm to market roads, rehabilitation and grading of roads, provision of Portable water, health infrastructures, basic Educational amenities, social welfare services etc. At the Ndop Council Hall where the symbolic exercise played host, the Lord Mayor before the Administration of Ndop Central, headed by DO Poss Alex Francis and the beneficiaries, stressed that, it is their responsibility to ensure the Social welfare of the people reasons why, when the varied appeals came in, mindful of the Council’s crawling financial situation, he and his team decided to spare no efforts to react accordingly, which is the fruit of the ceremony currently witnessed. The DO commended such a stride by the Mayor, calling on benefactors to make proper use of it. Rev. Fr. Cosmos exalted the initiative that also gave a considering favor to Religious institutions in the Municipality. The Presbyterian Pastor on his part, saluted the effort, observing that the donation to schools is building a sound base for Nation building and taking proper care of citizen while cementing better grounds for development. The Benefactors are: -GS Ntongoh Bamunka Rural (1 Bundle of Zinc), -GPNS Bamunka-Ndop (1 Bundle Zinc), PSS Ndop (2 Bundle of Zinc), Health Center Mbissa (2 Bundes), Njoko Memorial Secondary School, Ndop (1 Bundle), Islamic Primary School, Bambalang (1Bundle), GS Mighang, Bambalang (1 Bundle), GS Tulouh, Bamali (1 Bundle), Divine Mercy Nursery and Primary School, Bmabalang (1 Bundle).

Mbah Shupong Michael Installed As CDENO Director

The minister of Livestock fisheries and animal industries, Dr Taiga has said the new administrative director of the north west livestock development find, CDENO, Mbah Shupong Michael is faced with many more challenges given that with the tarring of the Bamenda –Enugu road, the region will be exposed to a larger west African market and as such will need to do more to meet the imminent increase in demand from these neighboring countries, especially Nigeria. The minister who was speaking at the Bamenda congress hall on Friday 27 June during the installation of the new CDENO boss urged Mbah Shupong Michael who is an experienced economist specialized in economic policies to use his knowledge to meet up with the demand of the population which involves increasing the production of livestock to meet up with the demands of the population. The Government Delegate to the Bamenda City Council who in his address poured encomium on the government for carrying out several livestock development projects in the region which has gone a long way to help the population. He said with the recent announcement of the imminent take off of the Livestock and Fisheries Development Project which is funded by the African Development Bank and worth several billions, there is no doubt that the quality of life of the population of the region both in terms of the food needs as well as the creation of jobs especially for the young people. A north west elite who witnessed the ceremony ,Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle quipped that it was a great day for the region in general and the livestock family in particular, adding that all and sundry should throw their weight behind the new administrative director so that he succeeds in his daunting task. Also present at the ceremony were north west governor, Adolf Lele L’afrique ,Mezam SDO Felix Nguele Nguele ,elites traditional dance groups and a cross section of the population

Boko Haram Now Recruiting Hundreds Of Cameroonian Youths In Far North Region

Nigeria’s extremist Islamist group Boko Haram are believed to be actively recruiting fighters across the border in Cameroon’s Far North Region, according to residents and local government officials. “There are many Muslim brothers coming from Nigeria with the aim of preaching to the youths. The government has warned against this practice, but they still reach out to the young people because they make them promises and give them money,” said Ibrahim Haman, an Islamic preacher and elder in Mora District in the Far North. Residents of Mayo-Sava area in Far North Region say that unidentified preachers are secretly reaching out to youths in their locality. Haman pointed out that some youths have managed to escape the sect after being recruited, but many others have not returned. “Boko Haram is considered here as just another religious group, and it is not difficult to be a member if you want to. Young people from here have been induced into joining Boko Haram,” he said. Military training A seventeen-year-old young man recently recounted how he was brought back home to Cameroon blindfolded after failing to cope with the insurgents’ military training. He had been taken to Nigeria by a preacher. “I was the youngest among eight other boys who told me they came from the towns of Banki, Kolofata and Ngeshawa ,in Cameroon and Maiduguri ,in Nigeria. Before I was taken, they told my father that I would come back rich and a great Muslim, so he allowed me to go. We were reading the Koran and they would preach to us about fighting for the Muslim faith,” said Mustapha. “I went for my second military training in the mountains, but suffered many injuries and I was bedridden for one month,” he said, explaining that he was brought back as his injuries ruled him unfit for combat. A government official in Mora District, however, said that it is difficult to ascertain that Boko Haram is recruiting from Cameroonian border villages. There are similar ethnic communities in Cameroon’s Far North and northeastern Nigeria who have family on either side of the border, speak the same language and share a common culture, making undetected cross-border movement easy. “We don’t really have enough evidence to say clearly that Boko Haram recruits Cameroonians, but what isclear is that those fighting with them are from the border regions and can claim the nationality of either country whenever it suits them,” said the official on condition of anonymity. But a Mora resident who gave his name only as Daibu said that his brother disappeared in 2012 soon after joining a local Koranic school. “He just left and never came back. We heard from people that he had joined Boko Haram.” Insecurity in Cameroon’s Far North Region caused by Boko Haram has crippled trade between the region and northeastern Nigeria. Yaoundé authorities have bolstered security, but infiltration and kidnappings by gunmen suspected to be linked to the radical Islamists have not stopped. “Boko Haram had sent a letter to villages with warnings that all beer parlours should stop the sale of alcohol in Mora, Banki and other localities along the border. We can’t identify them but we just know that they are among us or have informants here,” said Mercel Kenfor, a trader in Mora. “We strongly believe that Boko Haram has elements in Cameroon…The maneuvers they make in Cameroon territory is evidence that these groups have a good mastery of the terrain…” “It is obvious that Boko Haram uses some Cameroonians. This is because an intruder cannot enter your territory when he has no idea of the area. Boko Haram must be colluding with Cameroonians to be able to move around easily.”

Barrister Nico Halle’s Education Talk at CCU Convocation Ceremony Theme: KNOWLEDGE AND INTEGRITY

It is definitely with profound gratitude to God that I address you all present here today, on the heels of a very special historic event, spotlighting the great achievements of the Pioneer and graduating Batch of students of the Cameroon Christian University (CCU), christened the Batch of Justice and Peace. On November 08, 2013 at 11.41am, I felt exceedingly blessed receiving a phone call from the CCU Vice Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Chia, inviting my humble self to be guest speaker during this all-important and uncommon ceremony in the life of this great institution. We all have definitely been looking forward to this great day with a lot of joy, enthusiasm and thankfulness to God Almighty for the milestone. To the VC and staff I say thanks for affording me the honour to be here and speaking. My Dear friends, before I delve into the theme of our discourse today, let us go down memory lane and take a brief look at the conception, establishment and evolution of CCU. The idea for the creation of a Christian University by the PCC was timely conceived by some members of the Bali Old Boys Association (BOBA). Following persistent calls from Christians and other opinion leaders, the PCC saw the need to establish a University that would be inspired by strong Christian values in order to further forge ahead with what the Church was already accomplishing at the Primary and Secondary School levels. Under the able stewardship of Moderator Emeritus, the Very Rev. Dr. Nyansako-ni-Nku, the Committee for the Establishment of a Christian University (CEPU) was put in place in 2005. As per its Mission Statement, the Cameroon Christian University will pursue unfettered knowledge through teaching and research and provide service to humanity predicated on the core values of Christian faith. In line with the motto of the University: “Scientia – Veritas – Probitas” (Knowledge - Truth - Probity), graduates from CCU are expected to be worthy in learning and character, therefore able to make a difference for the betterment of society in terms of dedication and probity. Cameroon is blessed with eight State Universities, a few Private Universities and several other institutions of higher learning which churn out tens of thousands of graduates every year. Yet, this beloved Nation – Cameroon, Land of Promise and Glory, Africa in Miniature, is plagued by all forms of Moral Decadence, bringing our Nation to its knees. We are often tempted to put to question the quality of education acquired through some of our institutions of learning. It was C.S. Lewis who stated that “Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather making man a clever devil”. Dear friends, the PCC is conscious of the above and encourages quality education at a higher level - anchored on a strong foundation of solid Christian values by which some of us have been nurtured. Against this backdrop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Festus Asana, Moderator of the PCC, Proprietor and Chancellor of CCU, following in the footsteps of his predecessor, unconditionally gave his blessings and CCU effectively opened its doors and received its pioneer students, you are, on October 16, 2010. The vision was that CCU, as a model of a University, a reference in Cameroon and beyond, will produce, in its pursuit of excellence and the search for the truth, the much needed genuine intellectual for our society. This is in line with the common belief that the heart of education is the education of the heart. To some the realization of this dream might have come late, but in the words of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Festus Asana: “What is worth doing is worth doing well”. Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen: On the heels of the above, I have chosen as our theme for discourse: KNOWLEDGE AND INTEGRITY. I have made it simple, devoid of any legal jargon or terminology, for the understanding of all to avoid any insinuations, innuendoes, misapprehensions or subterfuges. Dear friends, in talking about knowledge and integrity, I take into account your time and experiences while here and the individual paths you shall trot as you leave CCU today. Knowledge is information we gather and accumulate as we go through life. Knowledge is power. Knowledge is what is left when all is forgotten. Knowledge is obtained from various sources, including but not limited to schooling/education, personal and shared experiences, information disseminated via public media and the press/media, etc. I would like us to note that having knowledge about something does not mean intelligence. Analogously, being knowledgeable does not indeed mean wisdom. To put it laconically, knowledge represents nothing without the fear of the Lord. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10). There are many in Society whom we call learned, whereas they are a disaster in their lives and professions. It is common knowledge to find high profile members of our society and church who have accumulated academic degrees and achieved fame in academia, but who are an embarrassment and disgrace. Why? Religious knowledge and moral education have been thrown to the dogs. Despicable. My beloved brothers and sisters, a good number of us have passed through institutions in Cameroon and abroad, yet these institutions seem not to have passed through us. Dear pioneer graduates, I have no iota of doubt on my mind that you have not only passed through CCU, but CCU - a Christian citadel of learning - has also passed through you. I am firmly convinced that the knowledge you have acquired here has been backed by morality, making you veritable agents of change that are much needed to transform society. You are therefore expected to play a pivotal role in contributing to Nation-building and making a difference wherever you find yourself, by your moral probity and dedication to work. Each of you should be a beacon of change. I know that you are graduating today on the basis of the efforts you put in during your stay here and not by “Sexually Transmissible Marks” or other unorthodox means as it is the case with some of our Institutions of Higher Learning. Note that false knowledge is more dangerous than ignorance. It is quintessential to know that having now gained knowledge you must be able to positively impact society. Do you know that what you are is God’s gift to you, and what you make of yourself is your gift to God? You are blessed to be graduating from a citadel of learning with emphasis on university education with a moral core aimed at producing enlightened Christian graduates. Through your lives and work, you are expected to bear witness to the Gospel wherever you may be. You receive today a great commission, namely: to transform society. (Matthew 28:18-20). As you go into the world from here, you are expected to be role models to your peers by your behavior, in your homes, professions, within the church, the Nation, avoiding adhering to the standards of the world. (Romans 12:2). The challenges ahead of you are uncommon and undoubtedly enormous. As recommended by Abraham Lincoln, you should pick up weeds and plant flowers wherever you find yourselves. To be able to do so, you must not at any point in time compromise your integrity. Integrity is adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character. Integrity also means: - Honesty, Humility, Love, Patriotism, Transparency and Accountability, Peace, Kindness, Faithfulness, Self-control, etc. Do not be fooled that building integrity will be devoid of opposition as you seek not to conform. You shall be persecuted because society seems to be content and comfortable in the moral squalor and decadence that it has created. St Paul in 2 Tim. 3:12 says: Everyone who wants to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus will be persecuted. Be this as it may, do not fear such resistance by society as good will always triumph over evil. Some of my most enjoyable and pleasant moments in my life are when I am aware that I am being persecuted for the sake of the truth. In such situations I remain uncompromisingly steadfast. Each time you are persecuted for the sake of Christ, rejoice and be glad for your reward is in heaven. (Matt.5:10-12). Do not be a people-pleaser. To cower in the face of such opposition will portray a lack of integrity. It is said that the hottest place in hell is reserved for those who sat on the fence and watched evil prevail. Martin Luther King has said, “All it takes for evil to prosper is for good people to do nothing”. Dearly beloved, one of the daunting challenges you shall surely face is the worrying morose economic situation of our country and the world at large. The prevalent hardship in society today has caused many young people, men and women, to engage in dubious means to make fast money. Acts such as bribery, corruption, embezzlement, homosexuality, promiscuity, blackmail, occultism, conflict, chaos, anarchy, hypocrisy, bootlicking, etc. are legion in our society; even the Church is not vindicated. Do not get infected by the “get-rich-quick” virus. Be reminded that it is not because some people are faulting with impunity that makes it right. They might not be many but the impact of their act is devastating. Chinua Achebe aptly puts it in the Arrow of God “Lunatics may be outnumbered but they own the place”. You are expected to be CCU Ambassadors with a mandate to transform society. Your respect for the hierarchy of the Church and State Institutions should be without reserve. Romans 13. Some of you may want to get rich at all cost even if it means shaking hands with the devil. The general trend in society today is to measure success in terms of huge bank accounts, the type of mansions we have, the brand of cars we drive, etc. No and No. What would it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Matt 16:26. Suffice it to say, that your integrity is worth far more than Billions of CFA. Nobody is against honest wealth though. That begs the question why we must seek first the Kingdom of Heaven and His righteousness and all other things shall be added unto us. (Matthew 6:33). My dear friends, we are not oblivious of the reverses you faced and still face here: Lack of adequate and befitting infrastructure for conducive learning, enrolment problems, scarce financial resources, inadequate teaching staff, etc. It is however often said that nothing good comes easy. No cross, no crown. Victory comes only after adversity. It is even good that the beginning is tough in order for us not to lie on our laurels. We are however, happy and thankful to God that our Church authorities are doing their utmost to reverse the trend. As you graduate you will certainly face a litany of challenges every day of your life; but at no point in time, and under no circumstances, should you trade off your integrity either for fast gain or transient pleasure. Yes, nobody is perfect and none of us can brandish perfection. This, however, does not in any way mean that we should allow evil to engulf society. Your responsibility is to effect positive change wherever you are, decrying slogans like “Who well”, “If you go to Rome do what the Romans do”, “Heaven helps those who help themselves”, “nobody is perfect’’, etc. Also do well to transform the plethora of obstacles you will encounter in your way into stepping stones towards attaining your goal. As you start a new journey, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus Christ, who is the Pioneer and Perfecter of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2). Always remember that God is bigger than all our problems, present and future. Yet, I like to heartily congratulate and encourage all of you graduating today as pioneer batch of CCU, for having been diligently focused on your studies despite the several upheavals characteristic of such beginnings. We are also all conscious of the fact that the zeal/enthusiasm/euphoria that gripped PCC Christians upon the announcement of the creation of CCU has considerably waned. As if it is not enough, the Medical Department has been suspended by Government for want of infrastructure, equipment and teaching staff. Who are those responsible for the meltdown? Are some of us not directly or remotely responsible for this saddening nosedive? We should be ashamed of ourselves if we are. Why have pledges that were made during meetings organized by the CCU Fund Raising Committee in Yaounde, Douala and Buea not been met? My clarion call is that those who have been making significant contributions towards the growth of CCU should not tire as God will always bless and replenish them. Excellency the Governor, Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I however take the liberty to doff my hat to stakeholders who have put hands on deck in the realization of this dream. Permit me acknowledge with gratitude while extending glowing tribute and congratulations to the following sterling personalities: -The Rt. Rev. Dr. Festus Asana, soft spoken, emblematic and efficient Moderator of the PCC, who came on board with the “Vision of Change”, with special emphasis on transparency and accountability, which vision has gone a long way in making the resources of the Church healthier though this is hurting to embezzlers; -The Very Rev. Dr. Nyansako-ni-Nku, Moderator Emeritus, who cogently embraced the idea of a Christian University and effectively laid a firm foundation for the take-off of CCU before the end of his mandate; -The Rev. Abwenzoh William, Synod Clerk of the PCC for his steady and compelling stewardship; -Mrs. Ines Nsame Mbongo, PCC Financial Secretary, for the great feat she is accomplishing by aggressively blocking all illegal outlets of the Church’s resources, which austerity measures are nevertheless resisted by pilferers; -The Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Anyambod, Secretary Committee of the Ministry, for the spiritual input and accomplishment within the various Departments of the PCC; -The 46th Synod of Justice and Peace that held in Kumba from 17th to 19th Nov, 2013 and took far-reaching immediate, short-term measures to salvage CCU; -Our venerated fathers, landlords, HRH Senator Dr. Ganyonga III of Bali, and HRH Senator Nfon Victor Mukete of Kumba for providing land for CCU, including an enabling and peaceful environment for studies; -The Committee for the Establishment of a Christian University (CEPU), for all its efforts to enable CCU see the light of day; -The celebrated CCU Pro-Chancellor (Prof. Mrs. Dorothy Limunga Njeuma), who has recently been immortalised at UB; -The determined Vice Chancellor (Professor Emmanuel Chia); -The hardworking and unassuming CCU Registrar (Prof. Paul Mbangwana); the devoted teaching staff and all other stakeholders, who are indefatigably working in synergy for the upswing of CCU; -The dynamic Vice Chancellor of UB (Prof. Nalova Lyonga), for guardianship and mentorship of CCU in their academic programmes; -Some Christians of the PCC who are making enormous sacrifices to ensure that CCU stands on its feet; -All the students and parents whose sacrifices have enabled CCU to get to this point; -Deserved gratitude to the Minister of Public Works – H.E. Patrice Amba Salla - for gracefully tarring the road from Njenka-Bali to CPC/CCU campus; -Very special thumps up to the Administration of the North West Region led by the dynamic Governor, H.E. Adolphe Lele Lafrique, for the Peace that reigns in the Region; -The Minister for Higher Education H.E. Jacques Fame Ndongo; -The Prime Minister and Head of government, H.E. Philemon Yang; -The Head of State H.E. Paul Biya, for the support and peace that CCU in particular enjoys and the Nation in general; -Above all to the Almighty God who has continued to sustain CCU. Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen: I am very positive and optimistic about the future of CCU, as Jeremiah 29:11 reassures us that God’s plans for us are for our prosperity and not for disaster. Dear graduates, please bear in mind that you are all graduating today thanks for the most part to the generosity of your parents/sponsors. Before you leave here today, it is important that you formally recognize with gratitude the various roles these persons have played in your success story. As such, I would request that you please give your parents, guardians and family members who are here today to accompany you through this last phase of your time here a standing ovation. This is probably your most pleasurable experience this far. Equally, put your hands together for your eminent Professors and Lecturers who through their devotion and commitment ensured that the burning of your midnight candles was not in vain. I have regrettably with hindsight noted that man is an ingrate, always taking kindness for granted. On a more serious note, I exhort all of us to continue promoting Peace, Justice and Dialogue whenever we are assailed by conflict. Peace has no price. It is the most precious asset for each nation. Some of us promote conflict to make financial and political capital of it. I am sure you know some of the conflict mongers in the Region. Let us all learn from the Historic 2006 Green Tree Peace Accord between Cameroon and Nigeria, brokered by the then UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Without dialogue and peace, tens of millions of Cameroonians and Nigerians would have already perished in a senseless war. President Paul Biya and former Nigerian President - Olusegun Obasanjo patriotically shelved their pride, ego and self-interest for the safety of their people and property. Wasn’t this a great feat for the good of Cameroon, Africa and the entire world to copy? An award was prepared to be given to these Statesmen during the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Cameroon Armed forces in Bamenda some four years ago but was shamelessly torpedoed by some evil forces of darkness of the Region. Yet, on the heels of what we currently are experiencing one might ask what the global church is doing about the killing and permanent maiming of God’s people all over the world. Is the church helpless in the face of this horrendous carnage and molestation of God’s people? You know the answer. I strongly urge the PCC to urgently take a firm stand against the terrorist gangs whose violent and devilish activities are destabilizing and destroying the peace of the world at large, Africa and Cameroon in particular. Continuous fervent prayers are equally recommended at this trying moment. Finally, away from Convocation proper, 2014 is another crucial year in the life of the PCC, as we are renewing leadership at all echelons. Our integrity is being put to test in the way we choose our leaders. A litmus test indeed. Nobody or group of persons should toy with the image of our Church - PCC. Let us pray that God should guide the Clergy and Laity to choose a Moderator, Synod Clerk and other leaders of our Church, who are spiritually-worthy and equipped to continue the excellent task being executed by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Festus Asana and his team. We do not deserve less. Make no mistake. I call on the entire PCC to be vigilant. There are already cases of widespread electioneering witnessing an unprecedented crescendo in the PCC. What used to be benign is now malignant. Despicable. Never in the life of the PCC - during elections - have we experienced such filthy blackmail, witch-hunting, vote-buying/selling, masquerade, disgusting influence peddling, threat of life, sugar-coated campaign sermons, media campaigns, image-cleansing, hypocrisy, make-believe, manipulations, inordinate, vaulting and unbridled quest for power, etc. - a charade indeed. I bet you if we allow riggers or the morally-compromised to get to power then all about the PCC will be rigged, the image sullied and we shall all be held responsible. God forbid. It has been said that if you do not stand for something you will fall for anything. Someone has also said that truth without love is brutality, love without truth is hypocrisy. The Governor of the North West Region; Distinguished ladies and gentlemen; Dear graduates; Thank you all for your big dose of patience and attention, as I pray our awesome Lord to bless and take us safely back to our various homes. SHALOM. Barrister Nico Halle International legal consultant

100s Gather to Grab at Tubah Council Hall: World Echoes “2014 Prosperity Icons Award”

It was all an atmosphere of jubilation, self fulfillment and enthusiasm that ushered thousands of laureates, family members and friends into the ceremonial hall of the Tubah Council where they were to be recognized for the great works they did in the course of the year 2013.This was during the dual ceremony of the World Echoes Newspaper 6th Anniversary and the Awards of honours to 2013 prosperity Icon laureates as selected by the Newspaper’s Award Management committe. In his introductory remarks, the publisher/editor of World Echoes Newspaper, Tamukong Roland Angong pointed out that after six years, and through a sample collective survey, some Cameroonians had been selected by the community as outstanding individuals who have contributed to the prosperity of society as well as their own individual fulfillment .He pointed out that after a rigorous exercise they were gathered to grab the awards that crowned their efforts. To underscore the critical importance of the ceremony, a high mass to call on God to cover the laureates was said early that Saturday morning during which the men of God called on the Almighty Father to protect the Laureates. The Award certificates which also had the inscription of covering all the winners with the blood of Jesus drew thunderous applause when it was first presented to the mammoth crowd that jammed the Tubah Council Hall to overflow capacity. For the first time , winners travelled all the way from neighbouring Nigeria to grab an award in Cameroon. This was the presence of the Director of Research and Development of the Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Lagos Nigeria , with a very powerful delegation. Inspired by the World Echoes Awards, Innocent Ozumba said beyond creating a centre in Cameroon and already in discussions with the Minister of Employment and Vocational Training ,his institute will go the extra mile ,thanks to World Echoes Newspaper to chat the possibility of starting up degree programmes in Risk and Loan Management, beginning with the University of Bamenda. Prior to his intervention ,it is a thunderous and ambiance packed atmosphere that ushered in the 2013 World Echoes Prosperity Icon Man of the Year in the person of Professor Peter Abety .An elated and highly spirited Peter Abety said ever since grabbing an award as the best Cameroonian Poet and Writer in 1991,he could not hide his joy being honoured by World Echoes .He further stated that the award was a clear indication that life has become better .Being a die hard militant of the CPDM, Abety explained that in the not too distant past, the north west was at war with itself, traditional rulers fighting each other, inter tribal wars land conflicts just to name a few. But today ,he said thanks to collective effort peaceful co-existence ,especially in politics has come to stay .It is for working towards these ideals that Abety said he had been honoured. He added that though he served as a government minister for eight years travelling with the head of state to all parts of the world, he has been particularly humbled and challenged by the prosperity Icon Award. For this reason, he pledged to get back to work and do his best for people to live better. The enigmatic mayor of Tubah Tanjong Martin who hosted the event and doubled as a laureate for his part welcomed the guests to his council premises promising them all the hospitality that a home can provide to anybody. Tanjong who grabbed the award as the Prosperity Icon in democracy and transparency said it was more challenging for him because in less than two months he has been honoured thrice. He however went further to say that receiving an award from his own municipality and his own council chambers was even more demanding because it is a call to duty .He said his biggest wish is the fact that if he is to get another award next year ,it should be for the development that he has carried out .It is for this reason that he said whatever development means ,he would do all it takes to deliver it to the Tubah people. The mayor of Bamenda II council, Balick Awah Fidelis who was Best Mayor of the Year, said he remains indebted to World Echoes Newspaper for making him know that his efforts have not gone unnoticed .He said for 24 years, his party has been working to make democracy a reality in Cameroon and that they would stop at nothing to make it a reality. It is at this point in time that Balick received acclamation for the beautiful town hall that he constructed .This achievement even made the minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization ,Rene Emmanuel Sadi to travel all the way from Yaounde to inaugurate the structure. During that inauguration event the minister lauded Balick for using more money than he received to construct the council chambers. Mayor Balick later told pressmen that the World Echoes Award was the best organized in the history of awards in the region. He said he would live up to the expectations of the newspaper. Pastor Wara Solomon who prayed for the start of the ceremony was also one of the laureates who grabbed the Award as Best Pastor of the Year and his RAMAH Christian center was recognized as the best Religious institutition. During his spiritual intervention, the man of God called on the Almighty father to let his grace be felt by laureates. He said if God be for the laureates, no one can be against them, calling on them to stand by what had made them to win the awards. One of the high points of the event was that for the first time ,two catholic friars who won the awards personally turned up at the ceremony to collect them Rev Fr Roberto Pirovano and Rev.Fr Joachim of the Capuchin Friary Bambui. Other laureates who were also very prominent at the event include the management of Moghamo Travel Agency ,the Divisional officer of Tubah,Alim Garga who personally answered present, the Divisional delegate of economy, planning and regional development for Ngoketunjia,Mr Tamfu Denis, Dr Chenui Peter, the DO of Ndop, the director of the women empowerment centre Ndop, Nee Cecilia Ndi, amongst a host of other laureates. The ceremony was also accompanied by Popping of wine, wining and dining. Winners *Man of the Year -Prof Peter Abety *Highly Honoured Cameroonian of the Year -Rt Hon.Senator Achidi Achu *Male Politician of the Year -Tah Nformi Ngalla Gerald *Female Politician of the Year -Senator Mundi Regina *Best Director General of the Year -Libum Nikeng (Director General of Customs Cameroon) *Ngoketunjia’s Politician of the Year -Nkwenui Joseph (Pa Dollar) *Symbol of Peace & Emblem of Hope -Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle 7)*Best Lawyer of the Year -Barrister Suh Fuh Ben (Amity Chamber) *Best Technician of the Year -Azumbom Funiba Ignatius *Special Prize of Recognition for Immense Generosity to UBa -To all the four Fons of Tubah *Best Mayor of the Year -Balick Awa Fidelis *Most Prominent & Dynamic Mayor of the Year -Mbombo Abel Chenyi *Senior Divisional Officers of the Year -SDO Ngoketunjia Division *Best Sub-Divisional Officers of the Year N.W -Itoe Peter Mbongo DO Bamenda II -HRH Poss Francis Alex DO Ndop Centre * Most Transparent & Honest DO of the Year -DO Alim Garga of Tubah *Best Divisional Delegate of the Year -Tamfu Denis MINEPAT *Model Women of the Year -Chengwe Nee Yah Cecilia Ndi (MINPROF) & No.1 Female Right advocate -Malionpe Magdalen (4th Deputy Mayor Ndop Council) -Ngwe Eunice (3rd Deputy Mayor Tubah) -Musi Evelyne (Councilor Balikumbat) *Legendary Icons of the Year -Samuel Asobo Mbuyah (TAMAC Consultant) -Peter Nsanda Eba Registrar St. Louis University *2014 Transparent Social Democrats -Mayor Tanjong Martin -Wechui Barnabas -Chikilem Boniface -Ngwe Eunice -Tumchia Vincent *Best Rector of the Year -Prof Anaclet Fomethe (Dschang University) *Most Popular Vice-Chancellor of the Year -Prof Tafah Edokat *Best Director -Ndi Jonathan Nchotu (Director Technical School of Agriculture Bambili) *Most Dynamic Principals of the Year -Bumuh Martin Viyu Principal CCAST Bambili *Best Female Contractor of the Year -Mme Ruth Bujung *Best Micro Finance -Bambili Cooperative Credit Union *Best Credit Union President -Shey Nfor Musa BAPCUL *Best Credit Union General Manager -GM Bayelle Credit Union *Best Rev Friar of the Year -Rev Father Roberto Pirovano (Fr Magic Friar Superior of St Francis Capuchin) *Best Pastors of the Year -Rev Wara Solomon Che *Best Religious Institution -RAMAH Christian center *Best Evangelism & Humanitarian NGO -LISAC-Cameroon *Best Organization for the Elderly -RECEWAPEC *Best Medical Institution -Shishong Cardiac Center Kumbo *Best Private Clinic -Foundation Clinic *Best Health Driven Program in N.W -CBC HIV free South West & North West Project (ANC) *Best Research Clinic, Foundation Researcher -Raynbow Clinic & Foundation, Dr Abiodun AKA Flusher *King of Traditional Doctors & Master of Natural Mystic -Dr Abeweh Jerome Zeshi *Best Bakery -Mr Baker -Top Star Bakery *Best Hotel of the Year -Moitsa Hotel Young Proficient & Dynamic Councilor of the year -Maitre Mbuyongha Eventius *Best N.W best Entrepreneur Proprietor Moitsa Hotel & Whole sale Depot *Best Community Driven Project -BAWA (Bambui Water Authority) *Best & Most Listened Community Radio -NDEFCAM Radio Bamenda *Best Contractor of the Year -Andangfung Eric *Most Industrious & illustrious Son of Tubah -Mbie John *NW CPDM most devoted Militant of the Year -Prince Mbonifor Kennedy *Best Décor Enterprise - Mubah Louis Decor *Best Travel Agency -Moghamo Express -Mondial Express *Best Security Unit in the North West -BIR under the Leadership of Col. Ayuke *Best ICT Expert of the Year -Dr Chenwi Peter *Best ICT Training Center -Gates Inc Institute *Most Promising Business Man & Establishment - Lah International Ltd *Best Female Regional Delegate - Abong Judy Ngwe MINPROF *Best Design & Fashion Shopping centre -Ngwa Fashion Shopping centre & Merchandise *Youngest Councilor in the Republic -Mundi Valery Tafah *Most Devoted CPDM Youth Section President -Tibatim Cyprain *Best Petrol Station -BOCOM Petrol Station *Most Acclaimed Director of the Year -Dr Lukong Kenneth ENSET Kumba *Best Hotel Management Director -Doume Zacharie Director Ayaba Hotel *Best Head Teacher -Kubri Linus Ngwa *Best Gov’t Poverty Alleviation Program -PIAASI\ISPISA *Best Environmentalist -Paradise on Earth -Mendel Foundation *Most Exemplary Franciscan Friar of the Year - Rev Father Joachim *Best Senator of the Year -Senator Chamua Wanlo John * Best Prison Administrator of the Year -Gen. Tiwa Jonas * Best Parliamentarian of the Year -Ndong Larry Hills of Menchum * Best Ardo of the Year -Hamidou Adamou *Young Enterprising Manager of the Year -Tafili Magnus *Best Female Credit Union President -Ikome Emerencia Tangang *Best Business Contractor of the Year -Fopa Elvis *No.1 Agrarian of the Year -Wirsiy Fabian * Best Business College -Optimistic Business School *Best Professional Institution -Certified institute of Loan & Risk Management * Female legal right advocate of the year - Tamukong Elvis A Welcome Address Presented by Tamukong Roland Executive Director of World Echoes Newspaper Group on the Occasion of her Sixth Anniversary Celebration cum 2014 Prestigious Global Press Award of Excellence to Meritorious Cameroonians. *His Royal Highnesses & Majesties, *Our Excellencies here present *The SDO & DOs *Delegates *Fellow Laureates -Ladies & Gentlemen You are all welcome to this our Prestigious Icons Award ceremony of Excellence in Jesus Mighty Name. Permit me on behalf of World Echoes Newspaper group, officials and partners at home and abroad (most especially those at Ghent Belgium, Notre Dame University Australia and of South Asia Journalism Association) to graciously recognize your honoured presence to our invitation and immense sacrifice. We are abundantly grateful to know you are having us at heart, patronizing every works of ours. God will surely on our behalf reward you plentifully as we remain indebted to your kind unreserved favor. With fresh memories from the special Mass we offered today at the St Peter’s Catholic Church here in Bambui for God’s Guidance and protection through out 2014, permit us table this humble submission before your honoured presence for the smooth function and the social welfare of Journalism in Cameroon. As victim of the countless and unavoidable bad circumstances surrounding the profession we are inviting you to pray against the wanton arrest of Journalist, pray for less court cases, unfair trials and actions against Journalists. In your varied prayer requests and intensions, ask Christ to soften the hearts of Journalists to report for Nation building, for humanity, the underprivileged, the voiceless at the same time crusading for Christ through evangelism. To my fellow colleagues of the Press I also exhort you to add Divinity in all that we think, write or say to reconcile with the realities of changing times which requires God in all that we do to promise. Emerging circumstances need emergency strategies which can only come from the Press mirror of the society which should build and not destroy, restore hope and not ignite chaos or war. Talking about the Newspaper and the Publisher, duly registered and legalized in 2008, the Publisher with a vast standard stock of experience in the field of journalism from almost all the Mediums under Mass Media and a solid academic background, from inception, was subjected to singing the Cameroon National news as censored, she graduated later into plain and blunt reporting, jumping into the dare daring sector which almost took his Head (I am talking about me) for exposing most unscrupulous acts some men in cassock commit hiding under the cover of the church. We were not and have never been judges in our practice but were always arrested, impeached and were always subjected to daily threats. Recent times and the demanding request of Humanitarian reports to rescue the world in the hands of unpredictable circumstances and innovative reporting gradually tilted our attention to economic issues and advocacy while talking about politics, sports, Evangelism and human interest stories. Ladies and Gentlemen, fellow laureates of our Prestigious Icons Award, End time is around, so we should all help society collectively to come out of her clouded darkness by reshaping moral actions and ethics to promote social justice, equity and peace. You have all contributed enormously in your respective area of work reasons why the mandated National Press Award committee had to select you amongst the list of nominated figures for this Prestigious Award of Excellence which you are soon to receive. Be a Model for Jesus as we pray for God’s Guidance. You are all prosperous Cameroonian from the designated honour here today and shall all be abundantly covered with the blood of Jesus. You are the selected gentiles amongst the Jews in Cameroon so let thy light shine and no weapon fashion against you shall prosper. To day, remains memorable and shall ever last in your minds so we the Journalists shall go tell up the mountain in all the sweetest possible ways. Ladies and Gentlemen You are all highly favored and honoured to this our Christened assembly of Award Fellowship seeking new dimension to justify and recognize the omnipresent power of the Lord and his presences in our respective lives. So I pray you to take and promote the gospel we are trumpeting here for development and nothing but development to others. You are examples worth emulating and model God bless Cameroon through you in your endless and tireless sacrifice to the Nation. Long Live World Echoes Newspaper Long live our dedicated Laureates Long live the Republic of Cameroon

Four Months to Cameroon Bar Elective Congress without Bonu: Who is Next President? *Barrister Ben Suh Fuh, Bobga Harmony, Kenmende Henry or Njoya Joseph?

*Bar I Results this Week *French\English Notary Saga Quenched What Becomes Of Cameroon Bar Association After Barrister Bonu Are questions that really matter, In what has been termed as the need for the rejuvenation of the Cameroon Bar Association tongues have been wagging on what becomes of the Cameroon Bar Association after senior Barrister Advocate Bonu, The man who as highly tipped to succeed Barrister Sama Francis Asanga as the President of the Cameroon Bar succumbed to the cold hands of death while in the line of duty, marking the 2014 bar exams in Yaounde which are still in the offing. The issue resurfaced during the ordinary general assembly of the bar association that took place in Buea on Saturday 26 June 2014. During the assembly it was disclosed that the delay of the 2014 bar exams have hitherto not been released because of the death of senior barrister Bonu Innocent who played an instrumental role in the organization of the exams and finally died in Yaounde on April 17, 2014. One of the biggest consequences of the death of Barrister Bonu is the fact that he was the representative of the Bar Association on the issue of the creation of the law school in the University of Buea. That is why the Bar president, Barrister Sama Francis noted”the project of the law school is in place and I must admit that late Barrister Bonu was the representative of the Bar in this big process. His demise will cause a stalemate, but we are working tooth and nail with the University of Buea and the Supervisory ministry to see that the school goes operational in the nearest future” Revisiting the Passing Of Barrister Bonu Innocent Born on December 7 ,1956, Barrister Bonu was sworn into the bar in 1989.He died on April 17 2014 after suffering from a malaise while marking the 2014 bar exams in Yaounde. During his 25 years practice, he trained some 29 lawyers in his Mutengene based Liberty Law Firm .Prior to joining the legal profession, Bonu practiced as a journalist. Hundreds of lawyers, other members of the judicial family and sympathizers turned out to pay him their last respect, first at the Buea Court of Appeal on June 9 and the Bamenda court of Appeal on June 10. Barrister Sama Francis Asanga ,the current president of the bar association described the late Bonu as a legal colossus who did much for the growth of the law practice in Cameroon and who equally trained many lawyers. Lucy Asuagbor ,president of the south west Court of Appeal in an emotion packed eulogy said Bonu had gone through a trial that has defiled all the rules of procedure ;one that gave no room for submissions .Bonu’s only charge was that his time was up and he was not given given room to plead for time. She said Bonu’s death was an opportunity for the judicial family to plead for mercy because time had come for the judicial family to orientate the nature of their practice. Barrister Akere Muna for his part said he was deeply aggrieved by the demise of Barrister Bonu , but prayed God to reserve a befitting place for Bonu who died on his legal feet. The representative of the minister of Justice, Joseph Fonkwe Fongang, Attorney General of the south west region. He said Bonu was a tenacious lawyer whose voice still echoes in the court rooms around the country. The mortal remains of Barrister Bonu were finally laid to rest in their family compound in Bambui on Tuesday 10 June at about 4;30 pm after a funeral mass was said by the Bishop of Mamfe ,His Lordship, Andrew Nkea Fuanya. Close to 3000 lawyers witnessed the interment while eulogies poured in from prominent personalities like Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle,Senator Nfor Tabe Tande ,Honourable Enoh Tanjong,Lady Justice Vera Ngassa ,Barrister Eta Besong ,Senator Mbella Moki Charles amongst others. New Bar President to Be Elected In November Who takes the Baton? The new president of the Cameroon Bar Association who will succeed Barrister Sama Francis Asanga will be elected in November 2014.This is one of the resolutions that was arrived at during the ordinary general assembly of the Bar Association that took place in Buea on 26 June 2014.The ordinary general assembly was convened and chaired by Barrister Emmanuel Tang,president of the bureau of the general assembly of the Bar. Issues discussed during the meeting included the presentation of the report of the president of the Cameroon Bar Association ,report from auditors, approval of the operating budget of the Bar ,and the protection of the rights of lawyers in the exercise of their professional duties Who Will Be the Next Bar President With Bonu now gone the big question has been who has already done enough groundwork as late Barrister Bonu had done in anticipation of becoming the next Bar Association president after Barrister Sama Francis Asanga steps down later this year? There is no gainsaying the fact that there are quite a number of fine lawyers who have stood the test of time, and who now stand the best chances of picking the top job in the Bar Association anytime soon. Prominent amongst them are four Bamenda based lawyer who have all the mettle that it takes to take the relay baton from Sama Francis Asanga. First is Barrister Suh Fuh Ben of Amity Law Firm in Bamenda. The works of Barrister Suh Fuh Ben have not only earned him accolades in the Bar Association, he has also earned honour from diverse segments of society including the press. After a sample collective survey, Barrister Ben Suh Fuh on Saturday 28 June grabbed the prestigious Prosperity Icon of the Year Award as the best lawyer from World Echoes newspaper. Beyond this his exploits in his political party where he militates have also earned him a very high standing amongst his peers. Then comes Barrister Bobga Harmony Mbutong. Besides running a prominent law firm in Bamenda ,Barrister Bobga Harmony also runs the Hurcled Centre which seeks to deliver justice to those who are on the fringes of society. Besides improving access to justice for poor local people, Barrister Bobga Harmony has defiled all threats both from public authorities and security men to stand for the fact that Anglophones in Cameroon have a problem and that the SCNC must be supported. He has carried the SCNC case on his head, defending the group in Cameroon, in the African court on human and peoples’ rights in Banjul, Gambia,in the United Nations, and all over the world. For this reasons he is highly rated in the Bar especially for his audacity in the eye of a storm. Again, there is Barrister Kenmende Henry Gamsey , another no nonsense lawyer who has proven that he can stand for his colleagues ,Barrister Kenmende Henry Gamsey shocked the Cameroonian public when he was appointed divisional delegate of ELECAM for Ngoketunjia. Though he was hoodwink to take up the job, Barrister Kenmende soon tendered his resignation on grounds that as the representative of the Bar Association in the north west his functions were incompatible with the post of ELECAM Divisional head. Rather than choosing to stay in ELECAM where some of his peers had chosen, he decided to work for his colleagues by staying as Bar representative. This also earned him many points from his colleagues to the point where he is now tipped as a possible successor of Barrister Sama Francis Asanga. Last but not the least is Maitre Njoya Joseph Fonyuy. Though a sheriff Bailiff, eyes are still looking up to him as one of the finest, and most probably the youngest person who could put up his hand and grab the top job. His self discipline, youthful exuberance, honesty amongst others have placed him in a favorite position, especially as the choice of the youth. Other than the above mention collective opinion holders believe that if the Bar is entrusted in the hands of the international Legal Consultant Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle new dimensions will be injected and sorted in the management of the Bar rigorously following the will of the general aspirations of Lawyers at the same time reforming the corps with his religious skills and Knowledge without favor or discrimination. Ntumfor Nico Halle remains a legal icon that Cameroonian knows, a household name who happens to be the major brain behind the reconciliations of Lawyers before Last Cameroon’s Bar Elective Congress that brought in Sama Francis as President after several years of Stagnation. He brought Etta Besong and the rest together for the 2014 Bar to be launched, he has always been there and is always available to offer the much needed advice to enable the Lawyer umbrella Association to forge ahead. Many believe and are of the opinion that if he is handed that baton of command over the institution, more than ever before, the Union will vibrate radiations which are common to the aspiration of every Legal practitioner in Cameroon. Bar I Exams Results to Be Released Soon During the ordinary general assembly of the Bar on 26 June 2014,the president of the Bar Association disclosed that the results of the Bar exams part 1 would be out very soon .He said the delay in the release of the results was due to the death of Barrister Bonu Innocent who played a very important role in the organization of the exams. He said “ in the days ahead ,by law ,the results of the Bar Part 1 will be published by an order of the Minister of State, Minister of Justice” He used the occasion to thank the minister of justice and the Bar Association for organizing the exams in 2014.According to Barrister Sama Francis Asanga ,the results of the previous Bar part II had long been published and the lawyers are already being sworn in ,beginning with the North on 26 June in honour of late Barrister Aboubakar. Those of the south west will also be sworn in memory of late Barrister Bonu.Sama dispelled rumours that the Bar exams were marred by financial scandals ,stating that there was total transparency. Reacting to rumours that he and Barrister Bonu opened an account into which the candidates paid in the bribe money ,Sama said ”if anybody gave a bribe to the late Barrister Bonu or to me, that person should come out publicly and say it”.Sama promised to take legal action against rumour mongers who are trying to assassinate his character. Bar Assembly Rejects Appointment of Notaries to the Common Law Jurisdiction Lawyers in the North West and south west region as have vehemently denied that notaries must not be appointed in the common law jurisdiction which involves the North West and south west regions of Cameroon. This was arrived at during the ordinary general assembly of the Bar on June 26 in Buea. The lawyers resolved that the profession as exercised by the advocates of these two regions is an ancestral heritage and there is no way any government will attempt to change it as at now. Such change is not necessary. On what will be done if the government decides to act otherwise, the lawyers told pressmen that it will mean that the government is working against our people and the consequences will follow. Some Anglophone lawyers who had applied to be appointed notaries were also advised to withdraw and it is not an issue anymore. The lawyers expressed satisfaction at the resolutions arrived at during the Bar general assembly saying that they shall continue to practice as advocates and notaries in this part of the country, urging government to respect the views of the lawyers on this matter.

Biya the Technocrat & Political Wizard to: Increase Salaries by 2017

*Increase Family Allowance *Pay off all owed areas *Put an end to Following up of files in Yaounde *Institutionalization a Decentralized Operating System via the Internet *Embark on Mass Recruitment *Promote Free Elementary Education Lays the ground work for possibilities of the Biya Regime in place, to stage manage the renewal of another mandate over Cameroon’s Presidency. This is resourced from recent firm instructions given by the supreme Chief in Command of the Cameroonian Republic to the Premiere, MINFI’s Boss, Taxation, customs, Public works, MINATD, MINESUP, MINEDUC and Employment etc, after frank talks with affected member countries on the fight against Boko Harrams in Nigeria. To accelerate efforts in amassing resources needed, enhance and sustain envisaged plans for Cameroon so that she can meet completion point hitting the vision and target of 2035 as long as God continues to keep him alive. This will surely come to pass and will be attained by the usual cosmic arrangements tailored in the past years by the obviously misguided fellows manipulating the system for their selfish interest, trumpeting and drumming the facts as it suits the interest of the Grand Master. It is not strange reading from the hand writings on the wall which are very clear, following political trends that Biya’s major worry and preoccupation after successfully celebrating his reunification in Buea is on how to renew his mandate as Head of state for the Republic of Cameroon. The big question is how will that be achieved or attained? Just as usual, like before any election a stage managed and manipulated commission is put in place to start clamoring for his natural potentials and abilities to stand as their unopposed candidate. Then follows a methodic study of the Political scene, weather, or atmosphere to see whether such a call will be receptive, or it will spark wild fire from those who want change? Another preoccupation will be on how to tame the opposition which is what is strongly currently going on with Biya’s Ministers on every visit to Bamenda march in and out of Fru Ndi’s Ntarikon Residence in the name of courtesy visit with black mallets. Just like eve to 2011 Presidential Election in Cameroon, Biya in his address at the 50th armed forces anniversary in Bamenda December 10, 11, 2010 gave and cajoled the North West Region with their longed cherished dream of a University, proclaimed the reliving news to frustrated youths of mass recruitments to fight unemployment and bought his way back into the Presidency with no stress. Biya haven’t succeeded to conduct Senatorial Elections in April 2013before Municipal and Legislative elections in September contrary to Fru Ndi’s opinion, using Belinga Eboutu and other means available to make him succumb to that tactful decision, giving the South West Region an ENSET after the Reunifications celebrations in Buea, pumping money for the tarring of the ring road by Razel company, Sogea Satom and the Chinese on the Cameroon, Nigeria Ekock road, the Kribi deep sea port, Lom-Pangar, the Memvele Dam Project, the mining sector and health amenities, not leaving out schools. The fast thinking Biya obviously knows that with the afore mentioned, if Salaries of civil servants are increased, their family allowances increased, all areas owed workers by government paid, the practice of people rushing to Yaounde to follow up Finance documents stopped and decentralized, mass recruitments conducted again and elementary education made free with thousand of Scholarships. Nobody will have any reason to complain about his staying on the thrown even till death do him part because history has proven that Biya has no match comparatively because of insightful management and governance reasons why Cameroon is enjoying to a greater extent Peace, Security, Unity and love. This view of an insightful and honest leader is refined from the fact that ring leaders of the Oppositions for this short while have proven themselves to be all sell outs, unreliable and not trust worthy. This has been the broad dimensional tool the Biya regime has been using to remain in power with cajoling projects and schemes which they use day in day out as bait to capture and win more the consciences of Cameroonians as CPDM Baron of Anglophone extraction our fellow brothers go singing the “essimba hallelujah song” to please the regime for fear of being impeached and send to “Kodengui”.

Laureates of the Prestigious Global Press Icons Award of Excellence on the Occasion of World Echoes Newspaper’s 6th Anniversary Celebration at the Tubah Council Hall on the 28th of June 2014 at 12 Noon. “Celebrating 6th Blooming Years in Pomp & Fanfare”

1) *Man of the Year -Prof Peter Abety *Most Honoured Cameroonian -Rt Hon.Senator Achidi Achu 2) *Male Politician of the Year -Ngalla Gerald 3)*Female Politician of the Year -Senator Mundi Regina 4)*Best Director General of the Year -Libum Nikeng (Director General of Customs Cameroon) 5)*Ngoketunjia’s Politician of the Year -Nkwenui Joseph (Pa Dollar) 6)*Symbol of Peace & Emblem of Hope -Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle 7)*Best Lawyer of the Year -Barrister Suh Fuh Ben (Amity Chamber) 8)*Best General Manager of the Year -GM NWCA Bamenda 9)*Best Technician of the Year -Azumbom Funiba Ignatius 10)*Most Talented & Dynamic uprising Fon -Fon of Fingue *Special Prize of Recognition for Immense Generosity to UBa -To all the four Fons of Tubah 11)*Best Mayor of the Year -Balick Awa Fidelis 12)*Most Prominent & Dynamic Mayor of the Year -Mbombo Abel 13)*Senior Divisional Officers of the Year -SDO Ngoketunjia Division -SDO Mezam -SDO Bui Division 14)*Best Sub-Divisional Officers of the Year N.W -Bamenda II DO Itoe Peter Mbongo -HRH Poss Francis Alex DO Ndop Centre 15)* Most Transparent & Honest DO of the Year -DO Alim Garga of Tubah 16)*Best Divisional Delegate of the Year -Tamfu Denis MINEPAT 17)*Model Women of the Year -Chengwe Nee Yah Cicilia Ndi (MINPROF) & No.1 Female Right advocate -Mme Abongwa Caroline (Mayor Bda I) with Supreme Leadership Qualities -Malionpe Magdalen (3rd Deputy Mayor Ndop Council) -Ngwe Eunice (3rd Deputy Mayor Tubah) -Musi Evelyne (Councilor Balikumbat) 18)*Legendary Icons of the Year -Samuel Asobo Mbuyah (TAMAC Consultant) -Nsanda Eba Registrar St. Louis University -Pa Momah Thomas Amungwa -Pa Bonu Barnabas 19)*2014 Transparent Social Democrats -Mayor Tanjong Martin -Wechui Barnabas -Chikilem Boniface -Ngwe Eunice -Tumchia Vincent 20)*Best Rector of the Year -Prof Anaclet Fomethe (Dschang University) 21)*Most Popular Vice-Chancellor of the Year -Prof Tafah EDWARD Edokat 22)*Best Director -Director Agric Technical College Bambili (Mr Jonathan) 23)*Most Dynamic Principals of the Year -Bumuh Martin Viyu Principal CCAST Bambili -Ngwa Kenneth Principal GBSS Bawum 24)*Best Macro Baking Institution -ECOBANK 25)* Best Money Transfer Agency -EMI Money Transfer 26)*Best Micro Finance -Bambili Cooperative Credit Union 27)*Best Credit Union Network -Camccul 28)*Best Credit Union President -Shey Nfor Musa BAPCUL 29)*Best Female Credit Union President -Ikome Emerencia Tangang BAMCCUL 30)*Young, most promising & fast growing category one Micro-Finance organization -Global Financial Investment PLC Bambili 31)*Best Credit Union General Manager -GM Bayelle Credit Union 32)*Best Rev Friar of the Year -Rev Father Roberto Pirovano (Fr Magic Friar Superior of St Francis Capurchin) 33)*Best Pastors of the Year -Rev Wara Solomon Che 34)*Best Religious Institution -RAMAH Christian center -Kingship Ministry 35)*Best Livestock & Agricultural training Center -PRTC Nfonta 36)*Best Evangelism & Humanitarian NGO -LISAC-Cameroon 37)*Best Organization for the Elderly -RECEWAPEC 38)*Best NGO for the Fight against HIV/AIDS in Cameroon -Angel of Mercy 39)*Best Medical Institution -Shishong Cardiac Center Kumbo 40)*Best Private Clinic -Foundation Clinic 41)*Best DMO -Dr Teno Divine 42)*Best Health Driven Program in N.W -CBC HIV free South West & North West Project (ANC) 43)*Best Research Clinic, Foundation Researcher -Raynbow Clinic & Foundation, Dr Abiodun AKA Flusher 44)*King of Traditional Doctors & Master of Natural Mystic -Dr Abeweh Jerome Zeshi 45)*Best Bakery -Mr Baker -Top Star Bakery 46)*Best Hotel of the Year -Moitsa Hotel -Ayaba Hotel -Top Star Hotel 47) Young Proficient & Dynamic Councilor of the year -Maitre Mbuyongha Eventius 48)*Best N.W best Entrepreneur Proprietor Moitsa Hotel & Whole sale Depot 49*Best Community Driven Project -BAWA 50)*Best & Most Listened Community Radio -NDEFCAM Radio Bamenda 51)*Best Contractor of the Year -Adangfu Eric 52)*Most Industrious & illustrious Son of Tubah -Mbie John 53)*NW CPDM most devoted Militant of the Year -Prince Mbonifor Kennedy 54)*Best Décor Enterprise - Mouba Loius Decor Bambili 55)*Best Travel Agency -Moghamo Express -Mondial Express 56)*Best Security Unit in the North West -BIR under the Leadership of Col. Ayuke 57)*Best ICT Expert of the Year -Chenwi Peter 58)*Best ICT Training Center -Gates Inc Institute 59)*Most Promising Business Man & Establishment - Lah International Ltd 60)*Best Male Regional Delegate of the Year -Dr Ndiforchu Victor Delegate of Health 61)*Best Female Regional Delegate - Abong Judy Ngwe MINPROF 62)*Best Municipal Treasurer -Mme Njuabe Sylvie MT Bda I Council 63)*Best Design & Fashion Shopping centre -Ngwa Fashion Shopping centre & Merchandise 64)*Youngest Councilor in the Republic -Mundi Valery Tafah 65)*Most Devoted CPDM Youth Section President -Tibatim Cyprain 66)*Best Express Mail Service -ESICO Mailing service 67)*Best Petrol Station -Total Petrol Station 68)*Most Acclaimed Director of the Year -Dr Lukong Kenneth ENSET Kumba 69)*Best Hotel Management Director -Doume Zacharie Director Ayaba Hotel 70)*Best Parish Priest -Rev Nsah Pascal St Peters Parish Bambui 71)*Best Primary & Nursery School -Lady Martha 72)*Best Head Teacher -Kubri Linus Ngwa 73)*Best Gov’t Poverty Alleviation Program -PIAASI\ISPISA 74)*Best Environmentalist -Paradise on Earth -Mendel Foundation 75)*Most Exemplary Franciscan Friar of the Year - Rev Father Joachim 76)*Most Devoted Tubah Female CPDM Militant of the Year -Mme Gonengue 77)*Number 1 Promoter & Sponsor of Talents - Brasseries du Cameroon N.West 78)*Best Senator of the Year -Senator Wanlo chamua John 79)* Best Prison Administrator of the Year -Gen. Tiwa Jonas 80)* Best Parliamentarian of the Year -Dong Larry Hills of Menchum 81)* Best Ardo of the Year -Hamidou Adamou 82)*Young Enterprising Manager of the Year -Tafili Magnus 83)*Best Contractor Ngoketunjia Division -Fopa Elvis 84)*No.1 Agrarian of the Year -Wirsiy Fabian 85)* Best Business College -Optimistic Business School 86)*Best Professional Institution -Certified institute of Loan & Risk Management 86)*Best Female Legal Right Activist of the Year -Maitre Tamukong Elvis NB: Seating & Necessary provision shall be made available for five Persons accompanying each Laureate (in Honour of Fallen Barrister Bonu Innocent as we clamor for the seat of UBa, Tubah to be transformed into a full Division)

UBa again on Fire: After ENSET Strike, Student Population to Revolt against decentralization of Faculty

Just immediately after the 3rd Convocation ceremony of the University of Bamenda, expectant students waiting earnestly for posting which was not forth coming unlike their friends of other state runned universities had to draw public attention to that through another pacific strike demanding a countless number of things from the Administration. The ENSET and HND students full of grudges, on the daily increase in fees from two hundred and twenty thousand francs to three hundred thousands, enrolment amount and accompanying levies for intership, supervision, registrations and reseat fee etc have also sworn with impunity to call Prof Akume and regime to order before they are excited to follow road justice. Another strong wind of destruction gathering momentum is amongst the desperate students and population of the North West in dying need of the Faculty of Arts and Economics, yet its Vice-Chancellor Prof Tafah keeps clinging on the Faculty of Medicine which can barely accommodate a handful of the population, mostly made up of Francophone and Ministers Children. This situation was made worst when in their last Council deliberations, time was wasted on where the school of Medicine will be belt instead of arranging, seeking ways or possibilities on how the Faculties of Arts and Economics should go operational by next academic year. Parents are tired of still sending their children to Yaounde, Dschang, Buea, Maroua and Ngoundere with a University at their door steps and are left with no other option than demonstrating through revolt for government to give a listening ear to their multiple worries connected to the presence of the University, its welfare and its advantage to the very expectant student population of the North West Region. Hear a good number of the population “what is in the school of medicine that they keep talking of it day in, day out. When thousands of our children still move out of the Region for studies, we are sick and tired of the situation of our great and beloved University under the management hands of these incompetent hands probably hired to mare its smooth function.” Government should act very fast or expect the worst from the population who are not ready to seat and watch the institution move from one error to a trillion of blunders daily.

RECEWAPEC: Press Release

ADA 2014 Elderly Health Care Alert to Cameroonians Age Demand Action Campaign team noting since 2008 with major dismay that 70% of Cameroonian elderly persons lack access to appropriate health care because of poverty, negligence, inappropriate health measures and infrastructures, and to a greater extent weakness on the part of policy makers in prioritizing health care values for the interest of old people, on the occasion of the commemoration of the 2014 World health day under the theme “Preventing and Controlling vector borne Disease” announce in clear and strict terms, while joining other ADA Voices to call on Government and policy makers to mobilize more than ever before, all efforts, income and resources to provision for increase health care facilities to old people in the form of multiplied health infrastructures, rehabilitation centers for the very old and free health care screening for all old age accompanying diseases. -Putting in place of a strict commissioned tasked committee to properly follow up and inspect all over, not leaving out the legal instruments for fines and charges to defaulting families on their old ones. -Finally charge Social workers and centers with the responsibilities of identifying most critical cases for redress. Done by ADA 2014 Health Care Campaign Group

From Reunifications50th Anniversary in Buea; To Disorder, Open Confrontation and unmanaged Discord Amongst Fons and Chiefs of the South West

* Embezzling Organizing Committee Charged to Render Financial Account *Blames, Accusations, Confusion & Chaos Hostages Cameroon *Fortifying La Republics Grip on S. Cameroon *As Biya Makes Mockery of Secessionist & Opposition *Apologies & Correction of Past Errors Highly Awaited *SCNC Replies very strongly inviting the UN *Fon Angwafor Seeing no Head Way Calls on all to Remain Focused Plain Truth; Wrangles after the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Cameroon’s Reunification *Biya Called to Apologize for Mocking Fons & Foncha, Muna, Endeley, Njua, Um Nyobe etc “They are at least Cameroonians too and merit an iota of Respect”… *Biya Must one day Pay Dearly; Post Reunification Scandal Victims Cry Loud -Revisiting 20th 2014Reunification Scandals; Why NW Fons were Chased, Fru Ndi Denied Audience News about the horrible treatment reserved the SDF chieftain Ni John Fru Ndi and the hand picked North West Fons reaching North West Region has since 20th February 2014 coming from Buea the Regional Capital of the South West Region sparked a whole lot of wander, dismay and disgust amongst North Westerners, not counting the number of lips left wagging in appreciation of why such a poor reservation to the custodians of North West Tradition by both, their December 10, 2010 crowned Fon of Fons in Bamenda and the South West organizing committee of the reunifications who are alleged to have embezzled half of the amount mobilized for celebration. Demand very strongly and out rightly for an open apology, explanations from the Head of State President Paul Biya on why a monument was not erected for Foncha and Ahidjo architects of Cameroon Reunification in 1961, why their request for audience was turned down after keeping them waiting for hours under biting cold and scourging heat for preference only to be given to South West Chiefs later. With the SDF chieftain and the said North West Fons now likened to post reunification scandal victims still to accommodate the mess as they regret aloud “South Westerners hijacked the Reunification celebration”, the North West populaces together with Southern Cameroonian Liberation Activists question what took them to Buea? Before ever being subjected to such a pauper treatment when they knew very well that Biya was acting illegally to legalize a fact which is not founded under Cameroon’s History “a beggarly outing of cause! Many exclaim. As they leak their respective wounds some if not everybody in the Region is cursing them for disgracing Grass fielders because of “gombo” which was not finally gotten even going through all the odds. What a big disgrace and shame? Many murmur saying it is the uncontrollable appetite for money that has landed them to such a big scandal. For Biya to keep the Fons for over four hours and later turn down their request without giving them a dime is humiliating as a good number of the Fons who were leaning on what was to come from his mallet almost trekked back to Bamenda others held to pay Hotel bills forcefully. This action from the Head of State Paul Biya which does not truly resemble him was motivated from a canon of facts as this Reporter gathered in Buea from sources closer to the Civil Cabinet and Presidential Security Unit. Biya tired and feed up with the trillions of complains coming left and right about North West Fons, their Union which is no longer credible, the great Division in their midst and the fact that the Union is now managed by hand picked quarter heads and clandestine chiefs decided to turn down the audience. A continues division amongst the North West Fons and South West Chiefs as it is further magnified by the discord planted by reunification, will fasten Biya’s grip and derail Southern Cameroonians from the original course, which is liberation. News reaching the cabinet, was also that the said Fons were already quarrelling on the amount Biya was to give them, how it will be shared and percentages one was to spare before being accredited. The caricature gift without legs painted in a funny color which does not reflect the grass field, which was offered to Biya, accompanied with lies that it was made out of materials (pillars) gathered from the Seven Divisions that make up the North West Region greatly vexed Biya. Another questionable fact is that the Civil cabinet was bribed by other big Fons not to dare grant asses to the not well constituted delegation of Fons representing the Region because their motive was money and nothing else. Biya in the South West wanted to remain focused and not to be derailed by wayward and Malicious North Westerners who were surely carrying their funny memos as usual to give him head ache for nothing. Finally Biya snubbed and ridiculed North Fons because it was now time for all favors to be tilted to the South West and needed no proposals from them, with Fru Ndi already in their dragnet. In all the displeased masses not very much at their best with what happened for a few who went and disgraced the whole North West call on credible Fons of the Region to pass a sanction vote on wayward and recalcitrant Fons or should not be embarrassed with the new bill that will be promoted for Fons to be elected. As Biya left South West in no better situation, with Chiefs dissociating themselves from the South West Chiefs Union (most especially Fako Chiefs) claiming that bigger chiefs hijacked the ceremony and subjected them to crumbs. Fon Angwfor of Makon First Vice National Chairman of the CPDM cum one of the architects of reunification, being very observant and seeing no head way for Southern Cameroon call on all Cameroonian to be focused and not to be derail with errors of the past. Because those errors were not made by Biya and should or must be corrected by Biya, every leader has an agenda that marches with a vision. Biya as a philosopher King with all the forces that be following normal occurrences and realities in play for the political stability of Cameroon, her welfare peace and unity chose to march forward in accomplishment of his vision 2035 not revisiting things of the past which are not too relevant. So Cameroonian should forget about the past, talk of today and plan for tomorrow. N. West Women in Action; N. West Regional Delegate of Basic Education Launches War against Corruption in School Manifested, through embezzlement of registration fees by Head teachers, collection of a 100 frs from pupils in the place of handwork materials, exploiting teenagers sexually, misappropriation of management credits, absenting from work without any justification only to go for monthly salary without work done and above all ghost workers in the milieu covered by Head teachers, Divisional Delegates or inspectors “Generally in every strata in the Basic Educational sector in the North West Region and Cameroon as a whole, aspects of corruption and embezzlement are visible, reasons why efforts should be multiplied to stamp out such a practice rigorously because Basics has to do with the foundation of Education”. This the Regional Delegate for Basic Education North West Mme Fon Susan observed in his opening address to participants at a continues, follow up action plan one day workshop held annually all over the Republic within the Ministry of Basic Education together with CONAC to stamp out corruption and embezzlement in Cameroonian schools. The meeting playing host at the MINEPAT hall North West on the 27th February 2014 chaired by the Governor’s representative Nji Joseph facilitated by two officials from the Ministry of Basic Education led by Akemda Eric to Head Teachers, inspector, Divisional Delegates, PTA Chairmen, was a one day workshop dubbed rapid results initiative (fight against corruption) with devolved services of Basic Education North West. The essence of such an annual exercise to the Basic Education Family is to promote a comfortable learning environment free of corruption and exploitation of pupils, parents, the government by teachers. The one day workshop to develop a strategy document operated following five axes laid down by CONAC as guide for training, to name; prevention tools at the beginning of every school year, Education following pedagogy, conditions and conduciveness of working environment, incentives and motivation, lastly sanctions and punishment to promoters of corruption in school.

FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL TAXPAYERS IN THE NORTH WEST REGION

THE REGIONAL CHIEF OF TAXATION FOR THE NORTH WEST, REMINDS TAXPAYERS AND OTHER USERS TO PAY THEIR TAXES DIRECTLY TO THE CASH OFFICES IN THE DIFFERENT TAX CENTRES. THEY SHOULD AVOID GOING THROUGH INTERMEDIARIES, ESPACIALLY EMPLOYEES OF THE TAX ADMINISTRATION. THEY SHOULD EQUALLY MAKE SURE TREASURY RECEIPTS ARE IMMIDIATELY ISSUED TO THEM BY THE CASHIERS. THESE MEASURES WILL HELP US IMPROVE ON THE QUALITY OF SERVICES RENDERED THEM. TAXPAYERS COULD EQUALLY SEND THEIR COMPLAINTS AND WORRIES DIRECTLY TO THE REGIONAL CHIEF BY E-MAIL THROUGH THE ELECTRONIC ADDRESS – northwesttaxation@yahoo.com I COUNT VERY MUCH ON YOUR HIGH SENSE OF PATRIOTISM AND COLLABORATION. The Regional Chief of Taxation North West Region FONYUY FIDELIS

N. West Regional Delegate of Basic Education Launches War against Corruption in School

Manifested, through embezzlement of registration fees by Head teachers, collection of a 100 frs from pupils in the place of handwork materials, exploiting teenagers sexually, misappropriation of management credits, absenting from work without any justification only to go for monthly salary without work done and above all ghost workers in the milieu covered by Head teachers, Divisional Delegates or inspectors “Generally in every strata in the Basic Educational sector in the North West Region and Cameroon as a whole, aspects of corruption and embezzlement are visible, reasons why efforts should be multiplied to stamp out such a practice rigorously because Basics has to do with the foundation of Education”. This the Regional Delegate for Basic Education North West Mme Fon Susan observed in his opening address to participants at a continues, follow up action plan one day workshop held annually all over the Republic within the Ministry of Basic Education together with CONAC to stamp out corruption and embezzlement in Cameroonian schools. The meeting playing host at the MINEPAT hall North West on the 27th February 2014 chaired by the Governor’s representative Nji Joseph facilitated by two officials from the Ministry of Basic Education led by Akemda Eric to Head Teachers, inspector, Divisional Delegates, PTA Chairmen, was a one day workshop dubbed rapid results initiative (fight against corruption) with devolved services of Basic Education North West. The essence of such an annual exercise to the Basic Education Family is to promote a comfortable learning environment free of corruption and exploitation of pupils, parents, the government by teachers. The one day workshop to develop a strategy document operated following five axes laid down by CONAC as guide for training, to name; prevention tools at the beginning of every school year, Education following pedagogy, conditions and conduciveness of working environment, incentives and motivation, lastly sanctions and punishment to promoters of corruption in school.

all about 2013 Municipal and Legislative Elections in the North West Region of Cameroon

*How Fallen Mayors are still gnashing their teeth and Leaking Wounds in Desperation wandering if really they have fallen short of their ambition to renew mandate using the same unorthodox means that brought them in 2007 “Shock, the Biggest Shock” a dozen of Mayors around the Country who are still gnashing their teeth’s about the surprising results of the Polls after heavy investments on the investitures and marabous call them better still jazz men have gathered and yet to accommodate. It is surprising and of course very arching to note that with all the assurances and clinging on the same diabolic forces or powers that brought them into Council in 2007 their contracts with the Councils has been terminated abruptly by the impossible God irrespective of the amount of money sprayed to back pedal the natural rule of law and order to restitute and rescue the crying masses from the satanic hands of thieving and Council indebting Mayors. The advent of these Mayors which has been associated to all type of wrongs, needed just Divine intervention for them to be booted out, as these well over 360 Mayors spend time swelling bank accounts through obnoxious and unscrupulous financial transactions to buy back the Mayoral seat after exhaustion. “Time out” as God will have it says the masses to seat tide Mayors “was it their fathers house, to hell with their black magic, most of them will pick papers because all they worked for has been given back to the devil and are left with nothing, judgment time is certainly around”. This is unbelievable but, nothing far from the truth that the regime of black magic Mayors has been toppled by trust worthy and reliable Cameroonians who are coming to absorb the shocks of Council stationed in debts to rescue her from a financial wreck now that government is seeing more reasons to invest in local Councils by pumping well over 5 billion. The war between the in comers and flushed Mayors has not been easy, in the North West Region in particular, even before elections the issue of list leaders almost marred elections pushing actors to go advising that attention then, was to first of all win elections and not who becomes Mayor when victory is not yet at hand. This played favorably for good results in the last Municipal race, just for the results to be proclaimed and stage set for the battle into Council, where Mayors with swollen bank accounts all over the years come to bribe the investiture with chunks of millions to re-impose candidature. In Ndop, Mbombo Abel the Banker, a retired standard Chartered Accountant victoriously survived the riding forces of a feminine hand, very strong of course in the CPDM Party Cecilia Ndi and a Masculine one of Kwenui Joseph alias “Pa Dollar”, Mbappa and Ntoh Daniel. He is finally the recognized Mayor of Ndop Council after all the controversy that surrounded bids of runners up the Council seat at the investiture within the Central Committee. He, being the victor is subjected to a tornado of witch hunting from rivals and pee reasons why he has not been very healthy from the day he was proclaimed Mayor of Ndop Council. Reliable Sources also holds that rivals have gone as far as to Aba Land in Nigeria for him to be eliminated even if just for the thrown to remain vacant for a day. In Nkambe, Ngabi Paul is the New CPDM who thanks to the formidable force put up by Gerald Ngala, Shey Jones and Shey Nfor Musa, kicked out Mayor Mangoh, and Awudu Mbaya’s SDF that has held the Council captive for well over 16 years. In Mesaje, Sammy Ngwatam the treasurer is the new Mayor to rescue the council from the miserable hands of a tide feasted Mayor Nkenda Simon a teacher whose operations in the Council were purely self centered for the past six years. In Tubah, Tanjong Martin is finally the Mayor of Tubah Council after a long struggle reaching out to own turn of the gentleman agreement within the SDF ranks in the Municipality. Prof Abety now in trouble, who would have loved a Bambui Man to become Mayor of Tubah Council to his brother Tanjong who may cause his arrest for half realized and abandoned government contracts in the Municipality. In Bamenda I, Ma Mary from the Regional Delegation of Women Empowerment Bamenda of Ndumu Vincent, not Atanga Nji’s Paul is the Mayor of Bamenda I after all the tussle of who holds honor for the challenge of the SDF Party by the CPDM in Bamendakwe. In Santa; Khan El Roy Moses the retired paymaster general, prophet pastor overseer of the Synagogue House of Prayer Bamenda, father to all the widows in the North West, is the new Mayor of SANTA Council. Thanks to him the CPDM conquered the SDF that has been very strong in Senator Achidi Achu’s Political base. Hear him at installation “why a Man of God as a Mayor? Leaders are chosen by God, I have a mission and a vision which is to manage the Santa Council with the fear of God, thank God today I a Mayor to fulfill God’s work for the Santa People. It is on this note that I also call on other Politician to join Politic so that through the polls we can win and become elected to bring the much needed change Cameroon wants”. Caroline Bi Bongwa Catapulted Mayor of Bamenda I She already has a record as the first ever female mayor in Mezam and would also be celebrated as one of the two CPDM female mayors of the North West Region. She was elected by 31 out of the 31 councilors that make up the deliberative organ of the Bamenda I council. For the first time, the destiny of the people of Bamendakwe lies in the hands of the CPDM and a woman for that matter. Even though the Bamenda City Council Government Delegate Vincent Ndumu Nji hails from Bamendakwe, which may make the Bamenda II council a chouchou to the Bamenda City council, Minister Atanga Nji contribution to the success of the CPDM are not doubted. His triumphant entry to Bamenda I on horse back to celebrate a victory clearly indicates the truism in the political act that gave CPDM the victory. However, Atembang Paul who many saw as the best man of the hour humbled himself to gain the prestigious position of kingmaker. With Caroline Bi Bongwa dusk has settled on the controversy surrounding the selection of mayor and the clannish tendencies that had reached it peak in Bamenda I council area. As Caroline Bi Bongwa puts it, she would work for the interest of the population in order to leave a mark of greatness for the CPDM to show. Bamenda II: Trusted Balick Awah Fidelis is the incumbent mayor and was once again trusted the crown of mayor of Bamenda II. Balick awa stood unchallenged as he succeeded self at the helm of the Bamenda II council. Even though pundits were speculating as to whether Benjamin Fru Ndi would challenge him, it came to past that the argumentative mayor staged a comeback without any difficulties because of giant achievement over that Council, most especially the imposing multi-complex Council chamber one in the North West which is the talk of the day in Bamenda and Cameroon. The movement for the restoration of Mankon nationhood must have been shocked given that Balick enjoys the blessings of Ni John Fru Ndi and the Paramount Fon of Mankon though CPDM given his trappings as mayor. He got 27votes out of 31(3 null and 1 against) to slam a crushing win to meet the same worries such as the distribution of revenue from markets around Bamenda, management of parks etc. Bamenda III: Fonguh Cletus Gets Own Mandate Fonguh Cletus succeeded late Prince Amandou Pius as mayor of Bamenda III after the later kicked the bucket. Pundits predicted that Fonguh’s chances of becoming mayor were on the balance following his managerial savvy. Yet it came to past that he finally picked the crown of mayorship given that he enjoys the blessing of the Fon of Nkwen and that of the investiture given his achievements. Expectations are high as to whether his orientation will revolutionize to measure late Prince Amandou’s level. Bafut: Langsi Abel Breaks Myth Langsi Abel is the sitting mayor and he recently demystified the notion that “no one has ever succeeded himself as mayor of Bafut”. Before September 16, 2013 public opinion in Bafut placed him high. And on polling day, just picked got the needed support to succeed self at the helm of Bafut council. Langsi Abel remains a masterpiece when it comes to transparent management. Mayor Langsi was fabulous installed on the 30th of November 2013 Bali: Ajong Augustine Enters into Nwanyalla’s Shoes He is the new mayor of Bali council. He is the section President and was voted unchallenged even though others who had earlier manifested their interest ended up devastated given that party hierarchy could not favour them. With Raymond Nwanyalla now history, the new man to pilot the affairs of the Bali council is Ajong Augustine. Bui Division Kumbo: Njong Donatus Earns Fourth Mandate It once seemed like Njong Donatus Fonyuy wouldn’t be mayor for life but earlier last week, councilors of the Kumbo council gave him another mandate. It wasn’t a surprise that he was again voted mayor of Kumbo for another term. Njong Donatus Fonyuy, the no-nonsense mayor of Kumbo council has again won but this time he was challenged even though many thought his bid could not be challenged. It came to past that Njong’s challenger had 8 votes. He has been there for close to 17 years and he is being celebrated for his numerous achievements. After all, Njong remains the most talk-about mayor in the North West Region. Nkor: Wache Francis Wins Big With Shey Kume the CPDM incumbent mayor being booted out alongside the CPDM in Noni sub division by the SDF, Fonyuy Francis Wache was elected mayor of Nkor council. Wache’s experiences as a perfect journalist coupled with his know-how at CEFAM are an asset for the municipality. Francis Wache was voted in a highly contested election. With Francis Wache heading the Nkor council pundits say the CPDM may likely sink into the doldrums in PM Yang’s constituency. Elak-Oku: Ngum Jerome Creates the Unexpected He is a force to reckon with given his aptitude in handling administrative, developmental and financial matters. It is also his development prowess that pushed the councilors of Oku to place their trust in him by giving him a second mandate. The mayor in office in Elak-Oku council, Ngum Jerome has set the pace through his achievements. Allegedly three contenders were waxing to face Ngum Jerome in the race including his second deputy mayor yet the councilors demonstrated their loyalty in him to vote out the newcomer. In Oku, the CPDM machinery was hooked when they wanted to impose and impostor as mayor. Allegedly, majority of the councilors threatened to walk over to the SDF if their choice will not be accepted. Jakiri: Jaff Romanus Makes Spectacular Comeback With the America wander talkative CPDM mayor of Jakiri Shang Lawrence haven been vomited out in Jakiri, Jaff Romanus, the one time dynamic SDF mayor is the name on every lip. Jaff Romanus commonly known as “Roman” by the populace was voted by acclamation on Thursday September 17, amidst joy and fanfare. This workaholic former mayor who is a professional pig farmer, a development oriented giant and man-of-the people took over the council keys from the man he handed the same keys to in 2007. Jaff Romanus’s spectacular comeback into Jakiri council attracted hundreds to be witnesses to the beginning of a new way for the people of Jakiri. It was the dynamic Nsekie Theophile, SDO for Bui who thrilled the over 1000 man-crowd with African proverbs before prescribing peace and development to the mayor elect. Nkum: Suila Aruna Kidze Stages Own Jumpstart Formerly, Suila Aruna Kidze was one of the deputy mayors in Nkum council. He created the unexpected when he was voted to enter into the shoes of his former boss. He has been turning round the corridors of power for the past 17 years, patient dog-like, he has at last been handed the fattest borne. Expectations are high that his experience in the council will be an asset as he takes over the management of the council. The most interesting thing about Aruna is that he is soft-spoken but very intelligent when it comes to introducing new orientations. But since development is not an item that has been hanged, Aruna will have to demonstrate his worth as a graduate. Even though his candidature for mayor was challenged, Suila Aruna won brilliantly. Mbiame: Fonyuy Fidelis Dictates Own Law He is the incumbent mayor and was again given the unflinching support to head the Mbiame council for a second mandate. He created the unexpected when first rejected his nomination by arguing that some councilors lately accused him of being an absentee landlord. On bended knees, the councilors begged him and he used the opportunity to impose his own deputies. The councilors accepted his choice of deputies and his team was voted by acclamation. One thing is clear that Fonyuy Fidelis will continue to administer the Mbiame council by proxy but the difference will be that he has competent deputies, thus prospects of succeed are high. Momo Division Andek: Awetua Samuel to Surface as Mayor With the absence of the incumbent CPDM Aghogo Johnny not featuring on the list of councilors, Awutia Samuel has surfaced as the mayor of Andek. Even though many say he is a newcomer, popular opinion says he is a system’s man and has the capacity to instill development efforts in Andek. Considering the controversy that surrounded the Andek council, Awutia Samuel is expected to instill hope and fosterdevelopment efforts to gain more popularity in that municipality. Mbengwi: Mbamuku Nduku Beatrice Gets Ama’s Pass Note She is a woman of substance they say reasons why she was on September 16 catapulted enter history books as the first female mayor in Momo Division. Even though many thought Sanji Joseph was also a viable candidate for the job, Mbamuku Nduku Beatrice caught the admiration of councilors given the talent she embodies. As such, allegedly, she enjoyed the Ama Muna support which is an asset for her to go places as mayor. Mayor Batibo; Tanjuh Frederick Emerges Strongest Tanjuh Frederick is not a man to pigeon-hole with given that he proved his worth when Tenoh Lawrence was wrapped in the communal stamp saga. Even though Frederick challenged councilor Weriwum who was invested by the party, Tanjuh Fred got the support of majority of the councilors to be voted mayor. More so, he has the backing of the population given that he was very worthy when Tenoh was napped in the communal stamp scandal. Tanjuh Fred has been the first deputy mayor for Batibo and has demonstrated his strength and leadership qualities. He enjoys the support from the youth and is likely going to be a good mayor given that he had proven his worth when the mayor was napped in the stamp saga. Babessi: Chah Isah Buba Bounces Back in CPDM Colours He was the pioneer SDF mayor Babessi council and since a good player never lacks a team, he resurfaced as the head of the CPDM council list for Babessi. Given his achievements as the first mayor of this municipality, he was on September 16, 2013 voted to head the Babessi council for the second time. Popular opinion in Babessi holds that he is the right man in the right place given his trappings as mayor. He left an indelible mark of greatness when he constructed the council chamber with funds collected locally. It is for this reason that he was again elected to head the council. Balikumbat: Wasum Augustine Unbending Pillar He is the incumbent CPDM mayor. Seemingly Awasum had no serious challenger and was 85% sure to succeed self as mayor of Balikumbat for a second mandate. Wasum Augustine emerged victorious again to be the frontliner to oversee development efforts in Balikumbat. This educationist enjoys the support of a greater number of councilors given that he has a soft-spot for development and has been doing it. He is the man of the moment in Balikumbat. Menchum: Wum: Dinghabong Anthony Enters Njukwe Charles Shoes He is the YCPDM Section President and head of the council list. He is the youngest Mayor so far in the whole Republic with skills and abilities to speed up the development of Wun. This is sourced from the prolific way he has been managing the youth Section of that locality. Being very ambitious and was almost voted once as the National youth Section President leaves much in await from him and his marching forward spirit. Zhoa:Tem Peter to Succeed Ateh Jonas Tem Peter is a business man and a man of the people given his involvement in Credit Union activities. He is a force to reckon with when it comes to developmental issues and he is the mayor elect for Zhoa council. Even though he had four contenders, the reason that majority of them are non-residence in Fungom gave him an upper hand. However, Akein Donatus alias Menchum, is another futurist who will work hand in hand with the mayor elect. Benakuma: Nnum Ihimbru Elias is the new mayor of Benakuma a part time lecturer at the University of Bamenda. He happens to be the people’s choice Mayor; he picks the crown from the former who had grown notorious to the dislike of councilors and even the public. Haven’t been Essimbi youth Association’s president, and being a pragmatist in character, actions and not words will surely be his watch words. Nnum naturally is loved for being calm, level Headed, honest and transparent in all he does. Being a “book man”, currently on his PHD thesis, the Council and the people of that Municipality should be proud of having a genuine intellectual at the Head of the Council Presidency. Bravo & good Luck into your Function Mr Lord Mayor Boyo Division Belo: Tosam Beranard Maintains Statuesquo His reelection was not a surprise given that Tosam Bernard has a bulk of experience in council issues given his long stay as SDF mayor for Belo. He succeeded self at the helm of Belo Council. He was again confirmed as the landlord to complete the numerous development programs he started. Tossam in Belo is the people’s National anthem, a Modern Council Chamber they are celebrating joyously inside, road network infrastructures, water etc Njinikom: Chah Terrence Springs Surprises He is popular and well known in his municipality as Terry Boy. He was voted on September 16 to enter into the shoes Chiato Njinikom messiah wore who did not feature on the council list. Chah Terrence may not be known in far off places but in Njinikom, he is being likened to Farfre in Mayor of Casterbridge given that he has development thoroughness that is rare in many politicians. Given his leadership qualities and his workaholic nature, he was preferred by the investiture of the SDF party. Terence’s works at Progressive comprehensive High School Bamenda may be accountable for the recognition vested on him by the people of Njinikom. Fundong: Ndang Denis the Fore Runner He is a diehard CPDM militant and has been very consistent in molding the CPDM party in Fundong. Ndang Denis is the man in-charge of fostering all efforts in the municipality as mayor. His leadership qualities can never be pigeon-hole with. He is surely going to make the difference. Fonfuka: Gwei Philip on Wanlo’s Seat He was formerly the 1st Deputy Mayor to Senator Wanlo John when he was mayor of Fonfuka. Gwei Philip is a man who has already proven his worth in council management. He has been handed the baton to ensure the development of the people of Bum sub division. Donga Mantung: Nwa: At Last Dr. Ngomfe Loma David Validates Own Mandate Dr. Ngomfe Loma David was the incumbent CPDM mayor and hails from Mfumte area. He was voted unchallenged as the mayor of Nwa council. His trappings as mayors have been laudable yet face a lot of challenges from within for uncorrected lots. At last Dr. Ngomfe Loma David was trusted and handed a full term mandate given that he took over the mayorship of Nwa after the demise of Yakabong Paul. Pundits had feared that what transpired in July 2007 in Nwa may repeat self in Nwa yet it came to past that councilors of Nwa council reaffirmed their trust in the incumbent mayor. Misaje-Mbgata Sammy Replaces Nkenda Simon Sammy Mbgatta Nforkemba is the CPDM section President and he is the mayor elect of Misaje council. He replaces Nkenda Simon as the mayor of Misaje. This former Municipal Treasurer for Belo and Nkambe councils hails from Bebekette. Even though the Mbessa conclave gave Nkenda the much needed support, the councilors of Misaje council backed Sammy Mbgatta who also benefitted from the largess of the Central Committee of the CPDM. Sammy equally during this period enjoys the support of Minister Fuh Calistus and other local party officials. He is a community mobilizer and has God given charm that makes a good leader. Given his experience in council management systems, Sammy is expected to move mountains in fostering development efforts in that municipality. Nkambe-Ngabir Paul Bantar Enters Mangoh’s Shoes With the SDF haven been bundled out obnoxiously, elections of the next mayor of Nkambe council was highly expected to produce the person with capabilities who will enter into Mangoh’s shoes. He is the Section President and hails from Nkambe village. His being there as Section President is not by luck or error but by merit. However, it is Ngabir Paul planted the CPDM in Nkambe given his thoroughness he exercised. Ngabir Paul will certainly make a good mayor given that he is jam-packed with experiences in project writing and his legacies at the helm of CamCCUL and BAPCCUL speaks volume. Ngabir Paul is one of those who have sacrificed a lot for the party to grow. Even though four others had shown interest in the mayoral position, Ngabir Paul Bantar emerged as the favourite for the position. Ako: Akio Augustine Springs Back Having beaten the CPDM, the SDF will run the Ako council for the next five years except otherwise. However, in Ako seemingly three contenders have expressed their intentions for the position of mayor. Akio Augustine Abe is former mayor and hails from extreme lower Mbembe. Implicitly, he was voted unchallenged as the new mayor of Ako council given that enjoys the support of other SDF elite politicians of Donga Mantung Division. He is credited for purchasing a council hilux, a truck and constructed the Ako grandstand which for six the CPDM run council helped to destroy in just six years. Ndu: Bunyui Emmanuel for the Blues Eight contenders are said to have submitted applications for the mayoral position in Ndu council. However, David Karngong Nfor the incumbent was not favoured even though no doubts have been casted whether he performed well or not but surely was barred due to his age which many think he has to retire. His trappings at the helm of Ndu council have attracted a lot of admirations that earned him numerous awards. However, Bunyui Emmanuel was voted mayor while Martin Fon Yembe was voted 1st deputy mayor. Indicators abound that the mayor is working in close collaborations with his deputies. The mayoral position of Ndu seemingly paddles within one cycle given that DK Nfor took over the Ndu council from Late Pa Bunyui Jonathan. Coincidently, DK Nfor is married to the junior sister of late Pa Bunyui. It should be noted that the new mayor of Ndu is the son of the late Bunyui Jonathan (the late workaholic mayor of Ndu). Besides, he is also a retired educationist whose community endeavours could easily be diagnosed through the Wowo Community College and how he interacts with others. Tubah; Rule of Law Reinstated Mayor Tanjong Installed, Differences Buried for Dev’t Mayor Tanjong Martin Installed at Last inside Tide Security Amidst all the stationed threats and amplified contradicting propaganda, sprang wild around Tubah Municipalities by rustics and town criers fined tuned by holders of gullible and misleading instincts. Coming from a free, fair and a transparent Election of Mayors on the 16 of October 2013 all over the Republic in the well over 400 Councils areas with handing over seeing effect on the spot, Tubah Council like many other Councils witnessed one but results were later contradicted with pretext that respectively they were invested and tactfully voted out by Councilors. Which to them was violation of decisions taken by Party hierarchy? The situation was made worst or exacerbated where Party hierarchy had to step in out rightly to declare baseless the sanctioned votes passed on their candidate Mayors, I am here making reference with precision to the Tuah Council’s Case where after free and transparent elections where well over 26 councilors out of 35 passed their sanctioned vote on the out gone Mayor, Ni John Fru Ndi National Chairman of the SDF came in on invitation by unhappy Bambui youths who took to the street in disorder that their invested Mayor from Bambui who gave the SDF the much needed victory in the Municipality was technically voted out. Fru Ndi at the scene fanned flames of the situation, denying all the decisions of the ballot saying they were baseless and cannot be above decisions taken by the highly constituted able body of his investiture. Making things very complex and worst for the Administration who saw the rule of law and order heavily tampered with, for an elected official Tanjong Martin to be elected under free, fair and normal conditions and is denied installation for one or two flimsy reasons. Basing consideration on rules and regulations governing elections in Cameroon that were well applied during the election of Mayor Tanjong Martin the Administration on no note hesitated further to have the New Mayor of Tubah Council installed amidst tied security with the people accepting to burry their differences and work for the Development of Tubah. Enters the Mayor Palaver & how investiture was tricked by Mayor Tanjong and Fellow “How Tanjong seized power” Mayor Tanjong Martin and fellows, knowing fully well that it was a Bambili Man’s turn to be Mayor following the rotating rule of Mayoral attributions in the Council area made up of Four villages and knowing fully well that the investiture as usual very bias will invest another person with special considerations to favors, switched on to his ever unhappy councilors from whom he saw favor and support. Which he masterminded until Election Day and even during the Pre-session held by the representative of the investiture Hon Nchida Forbi Simon where no signs could be deciphered of a plot to sanction the decision of the investiture through a counter nomination for elections to prove the hierarchy of the SDF Party wrong. Making it through the ballot Mayor Tanjong Martin and fellow out smarted rivals who had now to cling on unfounded bases for support.