Buea: Upper Bokova To Preserve Cultural Heritage

T he Upper Bokova Chiefdom in Buea Sub­ division has put in place its local gover­ nance structures to facilitate administration, preserve cul­ tural heritage and drive deve­ lopment. Three months after the enthronement of the tra­ ditional ruler, HRM Barrister Evanjoh Abel Nyoki (Chief Mbella IV), he proceeded to install quarter heads and ap­ pointed members of the tradi­ tional council, the major go­ vernance organ of the village. While installing the Chairman, executive and members of the traditional council at the Bokova community field, HRM Barrister Evanjoh reminded the selected few that the administration of the village rests on them. “You are the ones to administer jus­ tice, order and respect in this community. Please I beseech you to let me focus on deve­ lopmental issues. I cannot be thinking of designing projects like providing boreholes, ligh­ ting up and paving our streets and at the same time solving matrimonial or boundary pro­ blems”, he said while reminding the traditional council of their responsibilities. This, he un­ derscored, must be carried out with devotion, justice and in­ tegrity. Chief Mbella IV also announced that the creation of the Upper Bokova Cultural and Development Association is in progress. The Chairman of the Traditional Council, Sango Litute Walt...