Bova I village: HRM John Ndive returns to his ancestors

The Chief of Bova I village (Land of Culture) Buea Subdivision, Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon HRM John Ndive Mbella Efungani has joined his ancestors. He died on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Brief info about the late Chief/ Bova I village 

HRM John Ndive Mbella was enthroned as the sixth successive traditional ruler of Bova I on Friday, May 11, 2012, after being unanimously selected by the King Makers of Bova I village. 

Chief Ndive Mbella was unanimously selected on the 23rd of October 2011 by King Makers of Bova I village from the royal family to replace his late father Chief Robert Mbella Efungani who bowed out of the face of the earth on November 21, 2009. 

Before Chief Ndive Mbella took the traditional sit, the chieftaincy in Bova I had been held by HRM Efungani Etonde, HRM Ndumbe Efungani, HRM Njonje Efungani, HRM Etonde Liange, and HRM Robert Mbella Efungani.

While commissioning the new chief to his throne, the Divisional Officer (D.O) for Buea Subdivision, by then Chekem Abraham, acknowledged that the transition of the chieftaincy stool in Bova has been one of the most peaceful in Fako unlike some villages where selecting a chief always leads to violence. 

It took lesser time for the Bova I King Makers to present Chief Ndive Mbella as their chosen candidate to succeed the traditional stool during the consultative talks. 

That was why during the installation, the D.O. called on the new chief to work hand in-gloves with his subjects to demonstrate the trust they bestowed on him. 

He told the chief of his responsibility as an auxiliary of the administration and that he should ensure that the policies of the administration be transmitted to the grassroots. 

With a population of over 600 inhabitants, Bova I is bounded by Mount Cameroon, Ewonda, Wokwai and Bova II Villages. 

The administrative organisation of Bova I is made up of four quarters namely, Mofvonjo, Gbwefandi/Gbwetonde, Woteva and Mokili, each having a quarter-head. 

KNews plus additional info from Mount Fako News Center 

HRM John Ndive Mbella Efungani Chief of Bova I

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