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Ekema Patrick Esunge, Mayor of Buea drops dead at 43.

  By Atia Azohnwi The death has been announced of the Mayor of Buea, Ekema Patrick Esunge. Ekema is said to have succumbed to the cold hands of death at Polyclinique IDIMED, Rue Koloko – Bonapriso in Douala after a malaise. It is believed that the lion-hearted Mayor of Buea suffered from a heart attack Sunday morning although rumours suggest he might have been poisoned Saturday night. Born September 26, 1976, Ekema shot to prominence when he welcomed President Paul Biya in Buea in February 2014 during celebrations of the country’s independence and reunification. He was elected councillor of the Buea Council during the 2007 twin elections. He would later become first deputy mayor until a feud between him and the then Mayor, kept him away from Council business. When Mayor Mbella Moki Charles was elected into the pioneer Senate legislature in April 2013, Ekema Patrick Esunge resurfaced to claim the mayoral seat. He was then installed on Monday 27 May, 2013, at the Bu

A Befitting Farewell for a Hero and Leader – Ben Muna

On the 25th of October 2019, Cameroonians in Maryland USA will be giving a BEFITTING FAREWELL to a father, hero, leader, National and international Icon, a man with a heart of Gold, Barrister Bernard A. Muna, at Vikings Center 15212 Dino Dr, Burtonsville, MD 20866. The memorial service will be attended by sympathizers all over the US.   Message from the “Now Movement“ Come and let’s tell him Thank you Papa Thank you our Hero Thank you for all you deeds for mankind and the Anglophone struggle. He has left a void in our hearts. Only God knows best. Continue to rest in peace Barrister Ben Muna. We love you. Bernard Muna born on the 27 May 1940, died of a brief illness on 6th October 2019, at the General Hospital of Yaounde. He was a Cameroonian lawyer, magistrate and politician. He served as Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda from 1997 to 2002. He was a candidate for the 2011 Presidential elections in Cameroon. Bernard Muna

MENCHUM EX-FIGHTER DIES AFTER "LAYING DOWN HIS ARMS".

  WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES. VIEWERS DISCRETION!!!!!!! Governor Lele welcoming Ikom Policarp back home The Head of State last September 10 th 2019, in an address to the nation, extended a hand of fellowship to the various armed groups in the North-West and South-West Regions. “ I wish to solemnly reiterate this offer today.  Those who voluntarily lay down their arms and place themselves at the disposal of the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Centers have nothing to fear. Their fellow armed group members who are already there can testify to this.” Ikom Polycarp, yielded to the Head of State's September 10th's clarion call, and publicly confessed during the installation ceremony of the 33 rd Senior Divisional Officer for Menchum. Ikom Polycarp, last public outing before his untimely death Ikom Polycarp, an ex-Ambazonian fighter, is reported to have been   killed last night by unknown men in Wum after he publicl

Cameroun : décès de Bernard Muna, pionnier de la lutte démocratique

Avocat de renom, celui qui a porté les couleurs de l’Alliance des forces progressistes (AFP) à la présidentielle camerounaise d’octobre 2011 est décédé dimanche 6 octobre à Yaoundé, à l'âge de 79 ans. « Bernard Muna a succombé à une maladie cardiaque dont il souffrait depuis plusieurs années », a révélé des sources proches de la famille. La veille de son décès, le frère de l’opposant Akere Muna avait été admis en soins intensifs à l’hôpital gynéco-obstétrique de Yaoundé, à la suite d’une nouvelle attaque. Ainsi s’est achevée la vie de ce juriste, marqué par de nombreux combats pour la démocratie et le respect des droits de l’homme et des citoyens. à lire Cameroun : guerre d’héritage chez les Muna Fils de l’ancien président Salomon Tande Muna , ancien premier ministre du Southern Cameroon, vice-président de la République fédér

Barrister Bernard Muna quits scene

Renowned Cameroonian Barrister, Bernard Muna has died from a heart disease this 6th October 2019 at the Yaounde General Hospital. He died at the age of 79. Who was Bernard Muna? Born on the 27th May 1940, Bernard Muna was a lawyer and magistrate. He obtained admission into the Bar Council at the age of twenty six in 1966 thereby becoming the State Counsel in the office of the Attorney General. In 1969 he became the Magistrate in Bamenda and Chief Prosecutor of the North West Province in 1971. He later on enrolled at the Bar of the Federated States of West Cameroon. He was elected President of the Cameroon Bar Association in 1986. Bernard Muna was the Country Rapporteur for penal reform and crime prevention in 1987. He was also elected president of the Central African Lawyer’s Union. In 1997, Ben Muna as nicknamed by his colleagues, was appointed Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, a position he held till 2002. As his deat