By Fai Cassian
Speculations as to who succeeds
Fon Teche at the helm of NOWEFU have come to null. The Fon of Nkambe, HRH
Ibrahim Japbu Nfor has declared that anyone attempt to manipulate that the
Presidency of the North West Fons Union-NOWEFU doesn’t go to Donga Mantung
Division, will meet very stiff resistance and may even led to Donga Mantung pulling
out of the fons union. Fon Ibrahim Japbu Nfor told Chronicle newspaper in
Bamenda a week ago that “this is my time, I am bound to take over”, he
emphasized. This is so because all the other divisions of the North West have
had their turns except Donga Mantung and Boyo. The Fon of Nkambe was very
categorical that if there would be any attempt to manipulate or relegate his
division from succeeding Fon Teche at the helm of the fons union, Donga Mantung
Division would be forced to pull out. However, commentators hold that anyone
who succeeds Fon Teche next year is likely to be appointed senator.
Accordingly, by 2018 when the next elections would take place, it could be Fon
Teche’s successor who could be appointed. The fon of Nkambe, it should be noted
has been in the corridors of power since the insertion of NOWEFU. He served in
various capacities such as treasurer and is currently the 3rd Vice
President. It should as well be noted that the position of NOWEFU president
rotates amongst the divisions. Others have already benefited. Mezam Division
produced the first President in the name of Fon Abuhmbi II of Bafut, Bui, Sehm
Mbinglo of Nso, Ngoketunjia, Fon Chafah of Bangolang, Menchum, Fon Anneng
Francis of Bafmen and Momo, Fon Teche of Nggyen Muwa. The Eye is aware that
some 11 fons recently set up a committee headed by the Fon of Bafut to revise
the constitution of NOWEFU but it would be disastrous if it is intended to
manipulate on the three years term and rotation of the presidency, popular
opinion holds. Yet classified source say Donga Mantung may likely stage a drama
similar to that of Menchum and Ngoketunjia. This is so because it is feared two
other candidates are said to have declared their intention as well. (a suivre)
When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)
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