By Haruna Mohammadou
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| Hon. Abe Michael surrounded by traditional rulers giving thanks to God |
There is a common saying that the cock may belong to a
particular family but when it crows, it wakes up the entire village. This
statement was recently contextualized with the home reception given to the MP
of Ako/Misaje who was voted under the banners of the CPDM party; yet Hon. Abe
Michael got the Father of all Civic Receptions as everyone found in him trust,
love, peace and development. There was fanfare and trumpet blast at Mbande in
Ako Sub Division of Donga Mantung in the North West Region of Cameroon as the
hardworking dynamic people of Kuta Zone catapulted a son of theirs after being
sworn-in in Yaounde as the Member of Parliament for Ako/Misaje Special
Constituency. Hon. Abe was coming home for the first time as Parliamentarian.
At about 11 am, on December 16, the drums and sound of elated voices echoed
into the valleys signaling to everyone that the hero is backing home. People
could be seen rushing to the ceremonial ground in order not to miss a glimpse
of the arrival of Hon. Abe Michael Ndra who was elected on September 30, 2013.
Organized by the Kuta Zone Fon’s Union in collaboration with the Mbande Sons
and Daughters Development Association-MBASODDA to honour the newly elected MP, the
event which was conceived as an in-house kind of civic reception finally turned
out to be one of the unforgettable bringing together the entire people of Kuta
and beyond. From Mbande to Ande, Akwenko, Abuenkpa and Jevi, no one was left
home except the sick. It was as if it was Sunday that the hardworking farming
population could not go to their farms, yet they had reserve the day as a
memorable one to be living witnesses of the coming home of the people’s
hunter-man, the man who everyone has been looking up to as a role model and trustworthy
politician.
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| Hon. Abe Michael decorated by five fons of Kuta zone |
The euphoria was total when Hon. Abe Michael showed up. He
was greeted by thunderous applauses. Singing and dancing eslalidated. The
mammoth crowd was trapped in joy and emotion as what could not be said in
speeches was sang in songs.
Opening the floor for speeches, the President of Kuta Zone
Fons Union, HRH Fon Asenge Ignatius Ebah who doubles as the fon of Mbande
village(one of the six villages of Kuta Zone), expressed satisfaction to the
six villages for their massive turn-out. He called on the population of Kuta to
always support their MP so that he could bring Yaounde to the people of
Ako/Misaje given that Hon. Abe Michael Ndra is a father of Twins (the
Ako/Misaje Special Constituency). Before proceeding to the decoration of the
MP, HRH Fon Asenge called on the MP to continue from where Hon. JK Ntoi ended. He
assured the MP that all the people of Kuta zone are all behind him to enable
him succeed in his laudable task. The fon of Mbande also used the occasion to
hail Hon. Abe Michael for his brilliant election at the September 30, 2013
Polls that catapulted him to parliament. To HRH Fon Asenge Ignatius, it is not
with the small micro grant of FCFA 8 million that he would disenclave Ako Municipality
but through lobbying.
Earlier on, it was the President of MBACUDDA, who
shower-praised the MP for his dynamism and contribution towards the development
of people and mind-set, their surrounding and through innovative ideas. The
President of MBACUDDA also used the opportunity to congratulate Hon. Abe Michael
describing him as a development luminary. Hon. Abe Michael it should be noted
before his brilliant election was the National Coordinator of MBACUDDA where he
left an indelible mark of greatness as development leading light.
Taking the rostrum, Hon. Abe Michael Ndra said his greatest
pleasure is the honours the people have given him and his entourage. This
pleasure he added also couples with the unflicnhing brilliant victory that
paved the way for the day’s celebrations. He thanked the Kuta Zone Fon’s Union
and MBACUDDA for organizing the civic reception.
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| Hon. Abe Michael flanked by the fons |
Harping on the development problems of Ako sub Division, Abe
Michael said that the construction of roads remains his number one priority, number
two main concern and number three right of way. Accordingly, he reiterated that
where the road passes development follows. Linking Ako to Misaje is of great
necessity as well as linking Kuta to Ako is of paramount interest to ensure
sustainable development. Opening of farms to market roads, he said is also
another giant step that will eradicate post-harvest waste and provide farmers
the opportunity to carry their products to the market. He described Ako as the
breadbasket to Donga Mantung Division. The people’s hunter revealed that while
in Yaounde during the swearing-in ceremony and the budgetary session, he had
visited the Ministry of Public Works severally to discuss the issue of the road
network in Ako. Health centres, schools and food production without roads is
not sustainable he argued. To boost the efforts of the hard working dynamic
people of Ako, it is hope that Hon. Abe Michael would carryout feasibility
studies for the Mbembe Oil Palm Agropole which could be financed in billions of
FCFA as is the case with the Oku Honey. With the coming of the CDC Oil Palm
Expansion Porgramme to the fertile area, this would spur both quantitative and
quality as well as increase revenue per farmer. Besides, Ako which is endowed
with a lot of Non Forest Timber Products such as Njangsa, Bush Onion, Bush
Pepper, etc should be given special attention to ensure its sustainable
management. This according to the MP is one of the steps to ensure sustainable
development. The Mbembe Forest Reserve also represents another opportunity
where by communities could enjoy climate change fall-outs in carbon trade for
taking care of the forest. With this openings and opportunities available,
hopes are on the rise in Ako/Misaje Constituency as Hon. Abe Michael is
expected to create wealth locally using the available potentials. To Keyi
Dickson who traveled from Abafum to part of the celebration, Hon. Abe is not
only a refined politician but a leader with character and conscience.
Those who took the pains to travel on the rough
road to Kuta, discovered for themselves the hard working nature of the people
and their commitments to development. It was the unique moment of communion,
and an expedition that portrayed the rich culture of the Mbembe people. When News Breaks Out, We Break In. Minute by Minute Report on Cameroon and Africa
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