Regional News of Monday, 3 October 2016Source: cameroonpostline.comBakossi Chiefs stop Kumba-Mamfe road worksBakossi ChiefsTraditional rulers of Western Bakossi in Kupe-Muanenguba Division, Southwest Region, have halted work on the Kumba-Mamfe road under construction. The Chiefs, who represented over 14 communities in Western Bakossi, took to the road in typical traditional paraphernalia with the support of the local population. An envoy of the China Communication Construction Company, CCCC, dispatched to negotiate with the Chiefs failed to arrest the impasse. According to the President of the Western Bakossi Chiefs Conference, the Chinese excavate gravel and other road construction material, invading rural roads. The people of Western Bakossi, in the last couple of months, have answered present at the same rallies chanting their support to the vision of President Biya.

Source: CameroonWeb October 03, 2016 10:28 UTC