Return to Normalcy In SW/NW: Kupe Muanenguba Pledges To Consolidate Peace

Sons and daughters of Kupe Muanenguba, ad­ ministrative, traditional, religious authorities and civil society actors from Tombel, Nguti and Ban­ gem braved the bad roads to converge on the Divisional headquarter to strategize on consoli­ dating peace that reigns in the Division and push for development. On the behest of the Se­ nior Divisional Officer, Nguai Beina Theophile, the vital forces of Kupe Muanenguba Division have set the community dialogue process in motion as was instructed by the Prime Minister, Head of Government while launching the Regional Community Dialogue in Buea last September 28. The SDO in his opening remarks reviewed efforts made by government to regain normalcy since the outbreak of the socio-political crisis in the English-speaking regions and cited development projects in the Division. He said though Kupe Muanenguba is relatively calm, pockets of resis­ tance are still visible in Nguti and Western Bakossi area in Tombel subdivision. The Bangem all-inclusive and multi-stakeholders gathering, which resolved to take the dialogue process to families, he stated, was to brainstorm on solutions for lasting peace. Meanwhile, the Minister, Assistant Secretary- General at the Presidency, Elung Paul Che, in his message presented by his representative, Mbulle Valentine, saluted efforts made by ad­ ministrative authorities, defence and security forces, traditional and religious leaders as well as elite to gradually move towards peace and normalcy. Their efforts, Minister Elung stated, has today made Kupe Muanenguba a good and encouraging example of the return to peace and normalcy in the two regions. Minister Elung Paul’s message resonated through the community as he challenged all stakeholders i...