Close aides around the palace of Mankon have announced the departure of His Majesty, Fo SAN Angwafo III.
In a press release issued on Sunday 22nd May 2022 by North West Governor, Adolph Lele LAfrique, the Civil Administrator Extends the sincere condolences of the President of the Republic to the people of Mankon.
Wishes the people of Mankon will hold dear to heart as the Fon was serving as Vice President to Paul Biya at the CPDM.
Regarded as one of the last living patriarchs who witnessed the events leading to the Reunification of Cameroon, Fo Angwafo III leaves a legacy as the one who spent 63 years on the throne.
Enthroned in 1959, the missing Fon championed the development of Mankon. Positioned the village as a pillar in the North West region whose sons and daughters have continued to reap the fruits of the Fon's endless dedication to state institutions.
On 6th December 2020, the leader of the Mankon people was elected to the North West Regional Assembly as eldest member. A position he occupied till his demise on the 21st of May 2022. The date his turned 97 haven been born on the 21st May 1925.
Dark clouds surrounded the palace of Mankon at about 5pm when he took his last breathe.
Mankon now looks forward for who will be the 21st ruler of the village.
Ndi Tsembom Elvis
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