The American writer,
William Menninger has outlined six essential qualities which are key to a
successful man. In referring to such a person as a man of the moment, Menninger
says sincerity, personal integrity, humility, courtesy, wisdom and charity
constitutes factors that make somebody successful. The Mayor of Mbonge Sub
Divisional Council in Meme Division of the South West Region of Cameroon has a
dose of these qualities and holds them close to his heart. These qualities are
his treasures. In Mathew’s gospel Christ is quoted as saying that ‘where your
treasure lies there wiil you heart lie also’. The Chinese thinker, Lao Tzu has
redefined these treasures which are essential qualities for a success in the
oft-quoted passage: ‘I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize.
The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility-which
keeps me from putting myself before others’. He goes further to enumerate the
gifts of all this qualities: ‘Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and can
be liberal-avoid putting yourself before others and you become a leader among
men’. Otte Andrew Morfa is by all means a gentleman who is not only bold and
liberal but also a leader by his own rights. As mayor of Mbonge Council, one of
the oldest and largest council areas in the whole of Cameroon is noted for his
gentleness and sincerity. As a leader Otte understands the importance of the
bigger picture even as he does not close his eyes to petty details. As mayor of
Mbonge for the past five years, Otte Andrew has done more than any other single
mayor has ever done in that council area. He came to the council with a big
vision; that of giving back to Mbonge the place it deserves in the Southwest
Region and in Cameroon.
Even as his leadership remains little understood and grossly misinterpreted in
some quarters, the point remains that in terms of productivity Otte Andrew has
many rivals but few equals in the council area.To suggest that Mayor Ottee
Andrew has not done much is to ignore the facts and evade the realities about
Mbonge Sub Division. Otte Andrew alias MAO has demonstrated beyond all
reasonable doubts that he has the vision, the will and the determination to
assist in the transformation of the local community in Mbonge. AS a leader he
has brought many councillors in Mbonge council to understand that being there
for each other counts more than having the sharo elbows that characterized
Mbonge some years ago. Otte Andrew’s objectives for Mbonge council are noble,
his methods civil. In managing affaires in Mbonge council he seeks the truth as
his defining achievement. That is why no human weapon fashioned against him can
prosper. That is why his enemies continue to labour in vain. The visionary
leader of the Mbonge council area has as determination to improve upon the
welfare of his brothers and sisters. His exceptional understanding of the
challenges that confront the Council area has also shaped his vision. Today
Otte Andrew Morfa is the arrowhead for the growth of the SubDivision. Reason
why the former SDO for Meme is on record to have scored Otte Andrew Morfa has
the best Mayor in Meme Division. He even went further to urge other mayors to
consult him when in difficulties. This Custom administrator of exceptional
qualities is quietly customizing the development of Mbonge. As priority, his
fundamental mission has been to widen the circle of opportunity for his
brothers and sisters back home. That is why, with is deep understanding that
‘knowledge is power’ he went on to set up an FM Community Radio in Mbonge. The
purpose of the community radio has been to act as a catalyst for the
development of the area by proving practical information on health,
environment, education and development of the area. He labouredly wanted the
creation of this FM because he wanted sons and daughters of this hard-to-reach
and underserved segment of Meme Division to be abreast with happenings around
the world and to adjust thereof. In his bid to introduce bottom-up
participatory development, the mayor thought it wise to facilitate information
flow in the community. Its weaknesses notwithstanding, the mere introduction of
this modern development mobilisation tool remain a step in the right direction
yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Morfa
Andrew’s Parcour Vita
This senior custom’s
officer who hails from Nganjo village in Mbonge clan is politically very active
in the Meme II Mbonge CPDM Section and holds the position of scribe. His new
style in council management leaves many surprised. He has constructed and
successfully handed over many classrooms and benches to schools and colleges in
the locality. With the council owned caterpillar that he purchased, many
farm-to-market roads have been opened up and some rehabilitated. The council building
that was looking almost naked has been refurbished. The vast nature of Mbonge
Council area with over 99 large villages has not intimidated him. Rather it has
strengthened his resolve to roll off his sleeves and let things done. In this
light he is reaching out to their demands progressively and as means provide
given that the most beautiful woman can only offer what she has got. More
Council staff has been enlisted in a bid to curb unemployment in the community.
This silent locomotive is an achiever as seen in his support to the Mbonge
Cultural and Development Association, MCDO. Knowing for a fact that ‘water is
life’ Morfa Andrew Otte has provided portable water to his community. Health is
wealth, it is said. That is why the communities of Barombi Kotto, Maromba and
others will never forget Otte for the construction of health facilities in
these communities. As a lover of
development and human development, he spearheaded lobbying and advocacy
campaigns for the election of the National YCPDM President. He is from Mbonge,
his constituency. For this and others we say bravo mayor Morfa Andrew Otte. The
future is bright.
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