Traditional ruler pour libation on Bafoussam stadium

Beyond the physical side of preparations for the inauguration ceremony of the Bafoussam Omnisport stadium which will be held on April 30, there is also a metaphysical side. This was entrusted to his Majesty Njitack Ngompe Pele, leader of the Fussep people.

With his notables, also members of secret “9” and “7” societies, he engaged since Sunday 24 April, in a set of rituals. This enabled the monarch and other guardians of the Bafoussam tradition, to visit various sacred places of this account group.

On Tuesday, April 26, 2016, they made a trip to the left bank of the Noun river and the entrance to the brand new stadium, where a set of invocations marked by ram and chicken sacrifices, were made. According to His Majesty Njitack, these rituals were intended to invoke the ancestors, to seek not only their blessing, but also the protection of the work performed.

“We went down with the supporters of our habits and custom, namely seven and nine notables to conjure the spirit of our ancestors at the Noun bridge where we have high holy places, for it to protect this stadium the government has offered and which the Minister of sports and education and other members of the government, administrative and traditional authorities, the forces of the Western region and Cameroon, will inaugurate on April 30.

We came to give our blessing so that this place of sports, should be a hub of festivities not just the sons of the entire western region, but also throughout Cameroon, and the winning spirit should reign here, a spirit of fair play that we have always instilled in our Indomitable Lions “, he said.

After the rituals, the population that experienced this rare moment, was invited to share food cooked according to the requirements of this type of ceremony, and drinks. Having filled the stomach, these people received other food to cook themselves.

They were made of rice, salt, beef and pork … HM Njitack Ngompe Pele invited the heads of neighboring villages and neighborhoods of the stadium to make a firm commitment to ensure their populations with the security of the infrastructure.

Will the rituals from the chief of Bafoussam really have the desired effect? While some say yes, based on the fact that this stadium is located in his area, others are dubious.

Due to the fact, they argue that a great initiative should involve if not all great leaders of the Western region, at least those of the Mifi division. But His Majesty Njitack Ngompe Pele chose to go alone.

Which proves, according to his detractors, that the monarch unveiled his intentions to get his hands on the infrastructure built for the people of the region.