Bimbia: HRM Manga Kalla Quan Albert crowned Chief of Bonabile village

The newly crowned Chief of Bonabile village in Limbe III Subdivision, Fako Division, has been urged to ensure his subjects are law-abiding, preserve social peace, unite all factions of the population, and collaborate with the administration by reporting suspected criminals to local authorities and law enforcement.

The DO of Limbe III, Dr. Ndofi Ngangeh Isidore, was speaking while crowning HRM Manga Kalla Quan Albert as the new traditional ruler of Bonabile village on Saturday, 29, November 2025, at the Bonabile Chiefdom square.

According to Cameroon chieftaincy law of 5 July 1977 and decree No 77/245 organising chiefdoms in Cameroon, the DO said as an auxiliary to the administration, HRM Manga Kalla Quan Albert has the duty to inform the hierarchy regularly about all activities taking place in his village.

He equally urged the new chief to launch a fight against stray animals and maintain proper hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness in his chiefdom to ensure a commodious living environment for the population.

The DO called on the cosmopolitan population of Bonabile to learn to cohabit with one another because Cameroon is a multicultural nation.

He called on other traditional rulers of Limbe III Subdivision to advice and help Manga Kalla Quan Albert to succeed in his challenging task.

“Chief Manga Kalla Quan Albert to be a good chief you should be ready to listen to advice, learn from others and use your vitality positively. Do not forget that you need the support of every member of the community to succeed in your tasks”,

“Your majesty, while extending to you my sincere congratulations, I declare you officially installed into your functions as the third class chief of Bonabile village,” the DO proclaimed.

The President of Limbe Chief’s conference, HRM Epupa Samuel Ekum, called on the inhabitants of Bonabile to give the new chief the support he needs.

He urged the new chief to work with everybody without discrimination, since his village is a cosmopolitan one.

In his intervention, the Chairman of the Organising Committee who doubles as Chairman of Bonabile Traditional Council, Notable, Dr. Joki Manga called on the new Chief not only to preserve traditions and customs but also to adapt them to the realities of modern life.

“We expect you to be a father to the fatherless, a defender of justice, a custodian of peace, and a bridge between generations. To our people, I say: let us rally behind our new chief”,

“May we stand united, in respect and loyalty, so that together we can build a future of harmony, prosperity, and cultural pride.” Notable Dr. Joki Manga said.

He is optimistic that this coronation mark the beginning of greater blessings for Bonabile community and for Cameroon as a whole.

Reacting shortly after his crowning ceremony to HRM Manga Kalla Quan Albert said he would work with all segments of the population of Bonabile so as to be able to adequately harness the full potentials of the village.

HRM Manga Kalla Quan Albert was unanimously chosen as the new chief of Bonabile by all the kingmakers of Bonabile village. This was after successive consultative talks convened and chaired by the former DO for Limbe III Epole Ewane Verklin.

His coronation ceremony puts an end to the long-drawn wrangling that had blocked the Bonabile chieftaincy succession for years.

Biography of HRM Manga Kalla Quan Albert

HRM Manga Kalla Quan Albert is age 65, he is the son of late HRM Kalla Quan Theodore and the brother of the late HRM Priso Quan.

After completing his primary education in Dschang and his secondary studies in Douala, (National Center for Youth and Sports), where he graduated as a certified teacher of Physical and Sports Education under the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

After a few years of exceptional professional service, HRM Manga Kalla Quan Albert continued his training at the National Institute of Youth and Sports (INJS), where he graduated as a senior officer in Youth and Sports, earning the CAPEPS I (Certificate of Aptitude for Teaching Physical and Sports Education).

His academic journey and sporting career allowed him to discover and travel across Cameroon. A talented footballer, a clever striker, and a prolific goal scorer, HRM Manga Kalla Quan Albert made his mark on both school and civil championships.

He played for well-known teams such as Stade de Melong, Fovu of Baham, Aigle of Menoua, and Étoile Filante of Garoua. He also served as the head coach of Club Deportivo Alavés of Ngoa- Ekélé (Yaoundé) in Division 2, and today is the turn of Bonabile to benefit from his magnificent skills.

HRM Manga Kalla Quan Albert is happily married to Ekollo Asonganyi Elisabeth and father of three industrious children. It is important to note that HRM Manga Kalla Quan Albert is an unflinching devoted Christian, he serves as a parish councilor in the EEC (Evangelical Church of Cameroon).

Also, he is a retired civil servant, having attained the A2 category within the Ministry of Youth and Sports. His deep knowledge of Cameroon has made him a fervent of living together in harmony.

He is also known for passionately defending the collective interests of Bonabile, always with a unifying vision.

His reigned is prophesied to be that which will unify all existing and lost children of Bonabile without discrimination for cultural valorisation and strategic development.

He is a leader full of wisdom, integrity, compassion, and vision. These are the foremost qualities we expect from a Chief to build trust, maintain stability, and foster growth within the community.

BY SIMON KALLA

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