BADO Berates Agents Of Hatred

By Peterkins Manyong

The Balikumbat Development Organisation, BADO, has condemned, in very strong terms,  all the propagators of hate literature and disunity that hinder the progress of the village.

Dinga: Praises BADO Bamenda Chapter

Speaking during the launch of BADO Zone 11(Bamenda Chapter), which took place at the village meeting place in Old Town, Bamenda, Dinga praised BADO Zone 11 President, for his dynamism as well as fellow villagers for renewing his mandate at the helm of BADO.

He, however, regretted that dark clouds seemed to overshadow the seat of the village traditional institutions - a clear reference to the imprisonment of Fon Doh. He noted that when the head is sick so, too, is the body.

BADO President recalled the Ecumenical Service for Peace, which BADO organised in Balikumbat on April 29, 2006, and said God's mercy descended on the village after that. Proof was the heavy downpour that followed after rain had deserted the village for some time.

He expressed gratitude to the church ministers that conducted the service as well as the population that attended it."You proved to the world that you are a peace loving people," said Dinga.

For true love and reconciliation to reign, Dinga called on fellow Balikumbat tribesmen to shun revenge, arrogance and violence  and embrace forgiveness. He cautioned his people that in the face of any  wrangling, the Balikumbat people were the victims.

A Crust For Kingmakers And Elite

In his plea for responsible behaviour, the BADO President, however, chose two groups to serve as models, kingmakers and elites.Kingmakers traditionally known as ndaghans, he said, should act as the guardian spirits and chief priests of the village. For no reason, however, should they be known, let alone disagree.

They should ensure that unity, harmony and peace triumph in Balikumbat. They should visit the shrines more regularly now that the land is desecrated. They should not be at the forefront of destabilisation.

Although Dinga mentioned no name, he left nobody in doubt that he was frowning on a recent attempt by the Balikumabat administration to manipulate the kingmakers in a bid to chose Fon Doh's replacement.

Dinga exhorted the elite to be veritable torchbearers, command inspiration and instil hope and confidence in the people. They should share love that comes with progress, love their village and be prepared to die fore it.

"No ambition can be so dear to them that they can sacrifice the village and its interests. Let us stick together and lean on one another" he admonished. Here, he also left nobody in doubt that he was recommending more responsible behaviour for some three elites who recently demonstrated a fanatical desire to see Fon Doh remain in prison.

While not questioning the Ndop Court verdict that jailed Fon Doh, Dinga , however, took exception to the fact that some Balikumbat elites do not seem to see that having one's ruler in prison was nothing to celebrate.

Responsible behaviour, he continued, should also be seen in the manner in which BADO's leadership is perceived. He also advised individuals to resist the temptation of using politics as a platform to destabilise peaceful communities and recommended that whoever had a point to make should do so quietly and listen to others.

The BADO President regretted that despite all attempts to root them out, the demons of hatred were raising their ugly heads.

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BADO President Enumerates Achievements

As proof that BADO really had Balikumbat at heart, Dinga enumerated its latest achievements, which include, a magazine project, toilets for the BADO Hall and designing a uniform for BADO amongst others.

He ended with a call for an end to all divisive tendencies in Balikumbat and an appeal for all to work towards a more peaceful and glorious future for Balikumbat and greater unity with neighbours, Bafanji in particular.

Earlier, Rodrique Ndiforba, BADO Zone 11 President expressed satisfaction with the presence of important personalities like Peter Tieh Nde, Permanent Secretary in the Northwest Governor's office, who hails from Bafanji and Vincent Mbita, DO of Balikumbat.
He described the meeting as a springboard for BADO Annual General Assembly in November this year.

Comments

[Njingwa]

The fon of Balikumbat is a prisoner there should i see no reason why Bado president is trying to do.If your leader brings shame and disgrace to you guys,you look for someone who in the nearest future will rraise your spirit.there is no risen why the people of balikumbat should not rejoice when a killer is confind.Mr president may want to see him as a free man,but the common man who has been a victim will never accept.

[Gwanyalla samgwa]

hey !watchout ,traditional rulers in Bali are never elected,the title can only be inherited and unless he dies but as long as that devil is still alive be it in Prison or in Jail he remains the Ruler of balikumbat,and also in the case of his death only his son can succeed him.Or are u saying that the son should succeed him while he is alive. Even you personally would not accept to succeed ur dad if he is still alive.if i were those corrupted sdf magistrates in Ndop i would have sentenced him to death.

[sama billa]

HEY DO U GUYS KNOW THAT THE ALMIGHTY FON DOH WAS GRANTED BAIL LAST WEEK?THERE IS INSTABILITY IN BALIKUMBAT SINCE LAST WEEK.WHAT A POLITICAL SYSTEM WE HAVE , THE OTHER 11 SUSPECTS ARE STILL SUFFERING IN PRISON.GANDES AMBITIONS

[Galabe]

Hey Dinga Ignatius, its a pity that such a statement is comming out of you, anyway there is no doubt about you because a thief is same as a murderer and both have thesame destiny awaiting then in the future. Dont worry, oneday your own day will come and we will see who will also talk in your behalf.
Keep on enjoying
Galabe

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