North-West: H.M Ngum IV Opens New Era

The official presentation of Fon Ngum IV born on January 8, 1997 as the 16th paramount traditional ruler of the Oku Fondom was the hallmark of the traditional rites, exhibition of the rich diverse culture and traditional diplomacy in practice that started in the renovated Oku Palace at Elak in Bui Division on December 13, 2021. This was when the highest traditional regulatory society “ Kwiyfon” officially announced the disappearance of  the 15th Fon of Oku, His Majesty Fon Sintieh II who ruled the land from 2006 to 2021.

Fon Ngum IV before his presentation in accordance with Oku tradition, first of all, got the approval of the administration as the same day the Senior Divisional Officer of Bui Division, Gilbert Menyong presided at consultative talks in the palace during which Oku notables unanimously agreed that Ngum Ernest was their new traditional ruler.

Getting to the Oku throne at the time of security crisis in the North West and South West Region, Fon Ngum IV, holder of the LLB in Public Law believes that only unity and love for one another could get Oku out of the crisis. In his inaugural address, he expressed gratitude to the Oku people for their massive presence in the palace since the beginning of the twin funeral and enthronement events. He said this...