The tussle that has for months been rocking the one time
revered North West Fons’ Union-NOWEFU because non respect of laid down rules
and greed has now reached decisive point. Meeting in Bambui on Friday 29th
May 2015 and in what observers have described as a drowning move, the Fon
Teche-let Faction in a communiqué read to the press, reinstated Barrister
Ntumfor Nico Halle as the spokesman of the NOWEFU after his “suspension” in
October, 2008. Those who viewed such a
move with some mistrust, questioned why it came only at the time when attempts
were being made by Fon Teche (out going NOWEFU president) to extend his mandate
and remain at the helm of the union.
This move of his met with stiff resistance especially from
enlightened Fons of Donga mantung Division that wanted their turn at the
presidency of NOWEFU. Fon Chafah, one of the pillars and the founding Father of
NOWEFU was also categorical in calling Fon Teche to order. In a petition addressed
to SDO and several copies made authorities of the republic, Fon Chafah debunked
the “Kaduna” Mafia (which he was part) which hitherto dictate affairs in NOWEFU
and told Fon Teche to respect the constitution.
Subsequent to the Bambui meeting which by all indications was
not attended by many Fons especially those worthy of the salt, another faction
spearheaded by Fon Chafah was to hold a meeting on Saturday, 28th
May here in Bamenda. Drastic
measures according to sources were to be taken to put order in the chaos caused
by the out going president. This meeting was to be attended by what is referred
to as the “Big Five,” coopted Fons from Donga Mantung and other divisions. But
following the preemptive meeting of the Fon Teche-let faction in Bambui, the
meeting was called off and reprogrammed for a date yet to be communicated.
The tussle at NOWEFU now seems to be a fight between Fon
Teche and Fon Chafah. The suspension of Barrister Ntumfor Nico Halle, according
to the communiqué reinstating him by the Teche-let faction was unilaterally
done by probably Fon Chafah and as such was arbitrary and “nefarious.” From the
wordings in the communiqué, exchanges they have been having of recent, it is
but obvious that both men do have scores to settle. The reinstatement of
Ntumfor is just to hurt Fon chafah after Fon Teche’s desparate attempt to hold
on to power, observers say.
Although the Bambui meeting addressed some of the burning
issues related to rotary presidency, the NOWEFU constitution and the distribution
of tittles many observers see the tussle far from over. Who would go to whom
for reconciliation? Perhaps if Ntumfor were to accept and come back to his role
as Ntumfor, he would have been better place to broker reconciliation between
the factions. What is obvious is that as it stands now, Donga Mantung Division
would on the 29th November provide the next NOWEFU president.
While Fon Chafah would be girding his loins to convene and
hold another meeting with renowned Fons of the region, Fon Teche would be
girding his to probably hand pick one of his supporter from Donga and Mantung
to become a doll President.
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