Celebrations have been on high gear in the Laikom
(meaning: home of the Kom people) Palace of Kom Kingdom Boyo Division following
“sun rise” (appearance of the New Paramount King) in the land. The new king
whose appearance follows “Sun set” (the disappearance of the Old Paramount King)
last November 22, Hilltop Mail has learned will go by the Royal name HRM Fon
Clement Ndzi II.
After Monday’s visit to the forest according
to the coronation ritual by the new traditional leader accompanied by well-meaning
traditional notables of the Kingdom, The new King returned with fire wood on
his head indicating the end of mourning rites for the departed Monarch Vincent
Yuh II who ruled the Kom people from 1994 before disappearing at the age of 97.
58years old Fon Clement Ndzi II takes over as
the 15th Paramount ruler of the Kom people. Prior to his coronation
he was the village head of Anjin while occupying himself as a trader and
Councilor and staff of the Belo Council.
Many have been participating in activities
amongst them leader of Cameroon’s most populous political party the Social
Democratic Front SDF John Fru Ndi.
Here are a few pictures from Laikom
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