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BOYO SECURES IT'S RIGHTS AT NW REGIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ELECTONS

By Mildred Ndum Wung Kum

The Boyo Division of the Northwest Region holds the position of questor in the person of Jude Waindim within the regional executive council. The position was secured after delegates in the Regional Assembly especially those from Boyo protested that the  division is not reflected in the executive bureau against the social backing  that all divisions be configured in the executive body.


 
Professor Fru Angwafor votes at regional council elections

After an hour of consultation,  readjustment was done wherein Jude Waindim, former Secretary General of the Bamenda City Council was fitted in as questor among the eight executives voted Tuesday December 22, 2020 in Bamenda during the session as of right devoted for the election of Northwest Regional Executive Council Members. The session was chaired by the oldest councillor assisted by the youngest; Fon Angwafo III 95 years old and Wendy Mumah Cheoban 24 years. Also in attendance were the Governor of the Northwest Region, Divisional Officers and ELECAM officers.

  Left to right Fon: Angwafo III, Wendy Mumah coordinating election session

 

The executive council is charged with the development of the region and the implementation of the Special Status Law. 

List of regional bureau members

-President: Professor Fru Angwafor fobuzshi (Mezam)

-Vice President: Fon Yakum Kevin (Bambalang, Ngoketungia)

-Commissioner for Economic  Development - Mr Ghejung Awunti- (Mezam)

-Commissioner for Education, Sports and Cultural Development: Dr Mrs Anjoh Fru-Manyi Rose, (Momo Division)

-Health and Social Development: Sakah Fendufe lydia (Bui Division)

-Secretary 1: Kalak Flavius Boteh (Donga Mantung)

-Secretary 2- Fon Mbahmbi III- Menchum

-Questor - Waindim Jude -Boyo Division



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