Four Mayors in Momo "Wanted" for Absenteeism

Four Mayors in Momo "Wanted" for Absenteeism

They include the mayor of Batibo, Acha Kennedy Ngu, that of Widikum, Andoh Stanislous Tambu, that of Andek, Ubangoh Helley Menyelle  and any of the two deputies of Njikwa, since the mayor Itambi Andrew passed unto eternity on November 28 2020 after spending barely 8 months in office, managing the affairs of his council from Bamenda. Since being elected into office for close to a year now, non of the mayors from these four subdivisions has ever attended any single follow up meeting, not even any of their deputies.

They are thus compulsorily wanted to must attend the next quarterly Follow up Committee Meeting  for the Evaluation of Public Investment Projects in Momo division. Prior to the February 9 2020 Municipal Election, the out gone mayors of these very four councils had hardly been attending these follow up committee meetings. Their "successors" seem to have also inherited the same absenteeism spirit from them. 

PowerPoint Presentation at Follow-up Committee Meeting

The verbal query was issued by the president of the follow up committee, Hon. Injoh Foo Ngang Prodencia, M.P for Momo East Constituency, Mbengwi on Wednesday January 6 2021 at the end of a quarterly meeting that was held in the conference hall of the Momo Divisional Delegation of Labour and Social Security. She said "I want to call on the Mayors of Ngie, Njikwa, Widikum and Batibo to make an effort to attend these meetings because of their importance. These are meetings that determine the developmental pace of a subdivision and if you the vote holder isn't on the ground to report on what's happening, it makes it difficult for the committee to work."

She went on to warn that disciplinary measures shall be taken against these "absentee landlords" as the committee has resolved to draw the attention of hierarchy for note to be taken. However, these threats have repeatedly been made, yielding no fruits as the concerned have continued to "boycott" these meetings  and as a result, the developmental pace of their municipalities is relatively very slow.

Hon. Injoh Foo Ngang Prodencia, M.P for Momo East Constituency, Mbengwi cum President of Momo Divisional Follow-up Committee Meeting for PIB Projects

The January 6th follow up meeting was the first ever held in the absence of the supervisory authority, the Senior Divisional Officer. It was same day that news was broken and went viral on social media that the SDO's convoy was attacked on its way back from installing the newly appointed Divisional Officers of Njikwa, Benjamin Belinga and that of Ngie, Harra Amatanganga Maxim leading to the death of four soldiers and one civilian, Liwusi Rebecca Jeme, the Momo Divisional Delegate of Communication. Consequently, the atmosphere at the meeting was moody.

Regretting the unfortunate incidence, Hon. Injoh Foo Ngang Prodencia while expressing her heartfelt condolence to the bereaved said "Oh! My God. I cried. Jesus himself wept, John 11:35 when his friend Lazarus died. I've also wept today for my people who've died struggling for the peace of this country. They went for an official mission and yet, death met them. May their souls Rest In Peace."

Work Timidly Progressing on the Checkpoint-Mbon Road

One major challenge reported during the follow up meeting that is causing slow execution of public contracts in Momo division is the non payment of contractors by the state. A case in point is the anticipated rehabilitation with pavement bricks of the stretch of road from Checkpoint to Mbon Park Entrance and from there to Africa Petroleum, a project that's expected to give a new modern look to the heart of the Mbengwi municipality . Work started and has been going on at snail pace for over five months now and the contractor is sluggishly and reluctantlt executing the contract because of such financial constraints by the state. 

However the committee president assured such disappointed contractors  that they won't labour in vain. Hear her "It's true the government machinery grinds slowly but I can assure all of them that no matter how long it takes, what belongs to you that is being owed by the state will be paid.  It's just a matter of time." In addition, she warned those to be vying for contracts to be ready to completely execute the task perfectly if not, they shouldn't even dare.

2 Wheelchairs & 3 Walking Sticks Presented by the Widikum Council as Support to the Vulnerable 

Evaluating the performances of the various subdivisions through a PowerPoint presentation, the first time ever a projector was being used at the follow up meeting, members frowned at the quality of wood used to make some benches and tables, some of which had funny designs worth rejecting. Some mayors too were suspected to be fidgeting with some funds like the 1.5 million sent annually by the Ministry of Social Affairs to help the needy. During the slideshow presentation, two wheelchairs and three walking sticks were presented as what Widikum Council did with the money, something that got attendees laughing out loud. 

It should be noted that three out of the four concerned mayors snubbing follow up meetings could brave the odds to be in Mbengwi on November 13 2020 during a ceremony to donate school kits to pupils and students in Momo division organised by the Minister of Supreme State Audit, Mbah Acha Rose and during the December 6th regional election but will always have reasons not to attend meetings geared at looking into the developmental concerns of their councils. Some observers hold the view that should the minister query these mayors on their repeated absenteeism from follow up meetings, they won't dare miss the next one.

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Njikwa Council Development Officer Being Awarded a Bedspread in Recognition of Hard Work

Using the carrot and stick approach, some council development officers and technicians were recognised for their contributions and sacrifices to ensure Momo division develops. They were appreciated materially for their constant attendance at meetings and furnishing of the committee with reports and images when required. Each received a set of bedspread offered by the executive of the committee. Worthy of note is the fact that last year, the Momo Divisional Delegate of the Ministry of the Economy, Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT) was also awarded at the level of the region for being the first delegate that always furnishes the regional follow up committee with reports and images from her division.