Hatred among Mbonge clan condemned

A notable of the Mbonge clan in Meme Division, Southwest Region, has condemned bad blood among his kith and kin which he says slows the pace of development.

Prince Divine Diboto Mofa was speaking in Big Nganjo recently, during the memorial service and cultural celebration of late Chief Jacob Mofa.

Chief Mofa died some 28 years ago and was being remembered for his unique peace-building spirit and his role in the creation of Big Nganjo chiefdom.

According to Prince Mofa, Mbonge people ought to borrow from the virtues of late Chief Mofa to foster development and peace in their land.

He lamented that Big Nganjo, Mbonge people and the Oroko clan are suffering from unprecedented division among themselves.

Prince Mofa explained that some people think because they have certain privileges in life, every other thing should come to them while the majority of the people wallow in poverty.

He advised his people to adopt a new approach to life for the sake of development and posterity, given that, all humans are created in the image of God.

To sustain the legacy of the late Chief Mofa, Prince Mofa said efforts have been harnessed in the domain of health and education without discrimination like the late traditional ruler did.

He said besides instituting the "Mofa Foundation" to foster education and development, the Nganjo Health Centre that went dormant for 15 years has been rehabilitated.

Prince Mofa announced that more projects in the domain of women empowerment, culture and education will be put in place for the common interest of the Mbonge people.

Chief Thompson Ekomba of Big Bekondo recalled that the late Chief Mofa craved for peace and larger chiefdoms in his lifetime.

Ekomba said the chiefdom of Big Nganjo was a combination of Besinga and Bolinger chiefdoms in line with the vision of late Chief Mofa.

Mbonge Divisional Officer, Simon Sombe, urged the people of Mbonge who celebrated the life of Chief Mofa to first make peace with themselves.

Sombe said some people have nasty memories which need to be changed.

The administrator reminded the children of the late traditional ruler of the need to follow the footsteps of their father.