King Makers Confer Title of “Fon of Diaspora” on Illustrious Son!
By
Francis Ekongang Nzante
Traditional Power brokers in Djottin-Noni have in an unprecedented move conferred the powers of Fon to an illustrious son. The difference however is that this new Fon will take care only of the Diaspora without influencing the way things are done back home. The maiden “Fon of the Diaspora” is Dr Nfii Ndikintum Kangong. This elevated position is referred to in the Noni Language as Nfon Nkwantè
This
development comes against the backdrop of a very successful Extraordinary Congress of
the Djottin Area Development Association DADA that took place recently in
Yaounde. Following the active and selfless commitment of their son to ensure the
success of the Congress, the traditional Powers of Djottin-Noni decided to
confer ambassadorial powers to Dr Nfii Ndikintum Kangong.
A
close look at Nfon Nkwantè Nfii Ndikintum Kangong reveals that he
has always been interested in the development of his Homeland. Prior to this recent
development, he had been conferred the title Shey Ngenfwè which literally
translates as an Agent of Development.
This
notion of Nfon Nkwantè (Ambassador of the village)was hatched
following the enthusiasm that has been ignited amongst the new generation of
kedjottin in the recent past. It is simply the thirst for a new Djottin.
In
the immediate past, a Motive force has emerged, with a particular style
proper to it, provoking a massive response to this burning desire to rebuild Djottin.
The
notion of Nfon Nkwantè as proposed by the Traditional Powers of Djottin
is motivated by the wish to provide an informed leadership among kedjottin
outside Djottin.
It
is further geared towards giving the Nfons of Djottin “an international
voice to speak on their behalf, everywhere, outside Djottin, where need be.
This means the holder of such a position has the Authority of the Nfons
to represent them everywhere outside Djottin.”
This
implicitly means that the holder of this position exerts Ambassadorial
prerogatives for the people of Djottin.
In
a nutshell, the position is one of leadership for those in diaspora. It is a representation
of the Nfons in the diaspora. It means being an Ambassador for Djottin “entailing
negotiations for mutual cooperation benefits with the world outside Djottin.”
This
initiative clearly has “no conflict with, nor modifications to, the Traditional
setting back at home, nor one with the traditional mission of DADA.”
This knighted illustrious son had already
shown what he was and is capable of for the good of all kedjottin during
the DADA Extraordinary Congress in Yaounde. During and after the Extraordinary
Congress, he demonstrated his love and devotedness to the course with an
uninhibited sacrificial tendency.
The
Kwiyfon has, by this act, simply paid homage to a deserving son of the
soil and empowered him not to relinquish his efforts but to, on the contrary,
redouble them to cultivate love and unflinching attachment to his homeland.
It
is expected that kedjottin should welcome this innovative move and
behave in such a way as to write the name of Djottin in History as the first to
succeed in making functional, the post of Ambassador of a village.
In
a write up by Shey Nkene Ndinayi Thomas Tata-Gwei, emissary of the Kwiyfon
entitled “The Bush on Fire” he enjoins kedjottin in the following words:
“Let
us join hands please, to welcome our Ambassador, Nfon Nkwanté
Nfii Ndikintum and give him the courage to show that Djottin has made no
mistake in honouring him with such a high distinction and lofty calling.
May
the Good Lord buttress our endeavours and guide and protect him as he strives
to make us a better people, living in love, and sacrificing for homeland, and,
consequently, enabling us and our posterity to enjoy the fruits of our
labour.”
At
the time of publication, this reporter had not succeeded to reach Nfon
Nkwantè Nfii Ndikintum Kangong for comment.
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