October 12 poll: Senator Nfon Mukete rallies Bafaw indigenes behind Biya.

This was during the installation and induction of some 60 newly-appointed Quarter Heads in the various neighbourhoods of Kumba Chiefdom.

The event was attended by a number of dignitaries, among whom were the Senior Divisional Officer, SDO, of Meme Division, Chamberlin Ntou'ou Ndong; President of the South West Regional Assembly, Zacheus Bakoma Elango; Chief of Mbonge Marumba and Paramount Ruler of Mbonge Clan, His Majesty Chief Daniel Matta Mokambe, who is also the Mayor of Mbonge Council; the Mayors of Kumba I, II, and III Councils; traditional authorities, as well as a cross-section of the population of Kumba.

Nfon Mukete IV told the Quarter Heads not make error as far as the CPDM is concerned, and called on all to cast their votes for President Biya, come October 12.

He revealed that the Nfon's Palace has been the greatest contributor to the party in Meme Division in over 40 years.

"This is not to get something, but because its leader is the best," Nfon Mukete said.

To him, Meme Division is a safe zone, thanks to the SDO, his collaborators and defence and security forces. He said the peace being enjoyed is as a result of President Paul Biya, with wisdom from God Almighty, to set up a special force in Kumba.

He noted that all the political parties going for the presidential election are talking about peace and enjoined all the Quarter Heads to work with the government to avoid chaos. The Nfon used the event to call on all to shun hate speech and xenophobia.

“We want Meme Division to stand together. It should stand together in comparable peace in order to build an admirable Division," he said.

Nfon Mukete IV, reflecting on the event, said it was something his late father would have loved to see, noting that the attires put on by various individuals and groups, make them proud of the Bafaw tradition and culture.

He insisted that the essential part of their culture is being friendly, welcoming, reason Kumba is full of diversity.

Quarter Heads pledge allegiance to Nfon Mukete

During the installation ceremony, the 60 Quarter Heads of Kumba Chiefdom, through their leader, Nkume Bitaseme Eyembe, took an oath of allegiance to the Nfon of Kumba and Paramount Ruler of the Bafaw. 

They pledged to serve him and uphold the authority of the Kumba Traditional Council; discharge their duties with humility, integrity; report to the judiciary all acts of criminality in their various neighbourhoods; uphold the values and tradition of the Bafaw people, among other things.

In the declaration and induction ritual conducted by the Nfon, he enjoined the Quarter Heads to carry on their duties diligently by doing what is right.

The Quarter Heads, on their part, through their Spokesperson, expressed gratitude for the confidence bestowed on them to lead the various quarters in Kumba.

SDO calls for more efforts to consolidate peace

Meanwhile, the SDO of Meme, Chamberlin Ntou'ou Ndong, while noting the peace that reigns in Kumba, called for more efforts to consolidate the peace that now reigns in the cosmopolitan City of Kumba and Meme Division in general. He said everybody should be known to the Chiefs, Quarter Heads, and the population.

"Some are coming like Men of God but inside their bags, they are carrying guns," he said.

Ntou'ou Ndong told the Quarter Heads to work closely with the administration and security forces, to ensure that Meme Division remains peaceful.

The ceremony witnessed the reading of a motion of thanks and support to the CPDM candidate, President Paul Biya, from Bafaw villages and the 60 Quarter Heads of Kumba, in synergy with the Nfon's Palace. They pledged total and unflinching support to President Biya in the upcoming presidential election.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3574 of Wednesday September 24, 2025