Justice Mbah Acha Rose Champions Peace, Education, and Development Through Sports

Minister Mbah Acha Rose and Winners Sunday Sharp FC.

The Mbengwi Municipal Grandstand was electrified on Sunday, August 31, 2025, as the grand finale of the Momo for Peace and Unity Super Sports Competition wrapped up in the divisional headquarters, Mbengwi in a crowd pulling style. 

Minister Mbah Acha (Middle) Flanked by Government Officials.

It was organized under the patronage of Her Excellency Justice Mbah Acha Rose Fomundam, Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Supreme State Audit and Head of the CPDM Central Committee Permanent Divisional Delegation for Momo.

Minister Mbah Acha Kickstarting Finals After Receiving a Pass From Rigobert Song.

The two-month facinating and funfilled tournament, which began on June 29, brought together football, handball, cross-country, and cultural competitions across the division’s five subdivisions saw Sunday Sharp FC winning Njikwa FC 2goals to 1.

It culminated in a festive finale that drew thousands of spectators, traditional leaders, government officials, and sports icon, the former Indomitable Lions captain and coach Rigobert Song Bahanag. 

      Cross Section of Didactic Materials.

Back-to-School Drive and Call to Parents

With schools set to reopen on September 8, Minister Mbah Acha seized the moment to distribute a large consignment of school supplies and uniforms to encourage parents to send their children back to class.

“As I am here preparing for school resumption by giving didactic materials, I call on parents to please send their children to school in their uniforms. The SDO has assured me of total security in Mbengwi. No child should roam the streets, they should all be in school. I have made available school uniforms for the first 100 students,” she emphasized.

Minister Mbah Acha Rose Emphasizing on School Resumption.

She underscored that education was central to her own journey, reminding the crowd that her position as minister was made possible because she went to school.

Minister Mbah Acha Rose Addressing the Population.

Sports as a Vehicle for Peace

The Minister praised the competition’s role in promoting harmony and youth engagement in a division once shaken by unrest.

“Sport is more than competition; it is a language of harmony. Without peace and unity, there can be no meaningful development,” she told the mammoth crowd that turned out to witness the grand finale.

Minister Mbah Acha receiving the Award.

Minister Mbah Acha Named Momo Youth Ambassador

Led by Nyamkah Rubby Tangyi, Momo divisional president of the Cameroon National Youth Council, Minister Mbah Acha Rose was recognized for her unwavering commitment in empowering the youths of Momo. 

"In recognition of your unwavering commitment to the development and empowerment of the youths of Momo Division, the Cameroon National Youth Council for Momo is proud to bestow upon you the title of Youth Ambassador for Momo Division."

Celebrating Sports, Rewarding Talent, Rigobert Song Pledges Solidarity

The grand finale featured thrilling football and handball finals, alongside cultural performances that lit up the packed grandstand. 

The entire sports tournament was sponsored to the tune of 25million FCFA with 11 million FCFA and 13.5 million FCFA used for socio-cultural activities respectively.

Minister Mbah Acha Rose and Rigobert Song Having a Wonderful Time. 

Prizes were awarded to outstanding teams and athletes, with football winners receiving 3 million, 1 million, and 500,000 FCFA for first, second, and third place respectively. In handball, the top three teams were rewarded with 2 million, 500,000, and 200,000 FCFA.

Rigobert Song Bahanag Addressing the Population.

Individual prizes were also handed out, with contributions from a sporting legend. Former Indomitable Lions captain and coach Rigobert Song Bahanag, who attended the ceremony personally supported a cash award for the best defender. A prize by Samuel Etoo Fils was also handed to the best goal scorer.

  Song Handing Trophy to the Best Defender.

Speaking to the enthusiastic crowd, Song expressed his solidarity with the people of Momo and his admiration for the Minister’s consistency: “When the Minister says, ‘Manyang, let’s go,’ I never hesitate. I simply follow. This is not my first time in Mbengwi, and it will not be my last.”

              The Respective Trophies.

Political Undertones and CPDM Loyalty

Beyond sports, the event carried strong political undertones. Minister Mbah Acha reminded the public that the CPDM government was the driving force behind both the competition and development projects in Momo division.

“All we are saying is that the CPDM government cannot empower you and also bring peace and development, and you go and thank somebody else. On October 12, we expect this crowd to show appreciation by voting for the CPDM and for His Excellency President Paul Biya,” she declared, linking political support to continuity in development.

She further cautioned against opposition parties whom she accused of opportunism: “I have been with you in times of danger and calm alike. Do not be deceived by those who only come around during elections.”Ndangsa Kenedy Akam, Mayor of Mbengwi.

CPDM Development Gains

On his part, the Mayor of Mbengwi, Ndangsa Kenedy Akam, used the occasion to remind the population of the concrete benefits that have flowed into the municipality under the stewardship of the Minister and the CPDM government.

“Our people have not only witnessed sports and cultural revival through this competition but also tangible development projects,” Mayor Ndangsa declared. He listed electricity extensions to rural communities, the construction of bridges, improved water supply systems, and the expansion of educational infrastructure as proof of ongoing progress in Momo.

The Mayor further underlined that these initiatives were not one-off gestures but part of a long-term commitment to uplift livelihoods. “This competition is a bridge between sports, peace, and development. It has brought us together as a people and reminded us that unity is the foundation for growth,” he said.

Fokob Moris Tagyen, General Coordinator Sports Competition. 

Organizers Hails Youths’ Resilience and Unity

General Coordinator Fokob Moris Tagyen, who masterminded the logistics and smooth execution of the two-month competition, was visibly proud of what had been achieved. He described the tournament as a shining example of how sports can bind communities together.

“From Mbengwi to Ngie, from Widikum to Batibo and Andek, our youths have shown resilience, discipline, and unity,” he told the crowd. “This competition was not just about trophies, it was about proving that peace and togetherness can thrive when our young people are engaged constructively.”

Finalist on the Pitch Battling for the First Position.

He saluted the resilience of the youths and communities that sustained the tournament from the group stages in the five subdivisions, praising Minister Mbah Acha’s vision and generosity, noting that without her support, such a grand project would not have been possible.

“Football is like a religion in Cameroon. Through the Minister’s generosity, our youths were meaningfully occupied this summer, proving that sports can be a unifying factor,” he noted.

 Cross Section of the Fons and Population.

The competition, he explained, drew 12 football teams and eight handball teams from across the division, with matches hosted in the five subdivisions. The effort, he noted, was a testament to the unifying power of sports

Looking Ahead

As the event closed, Minister Mbah Acha promised an even bigger edition next year, provided the people remain united behind peace, education, and the CPDM.

Cross Section of Dignitaries in the Mbengwi Grandstand.

In closing, Minister Mbah Acha Rose expressed gratitude to the mammoth crowd, stressing that “without peace and unity, there can be no meaningful development.” She pledged that the 2026 edition of the tournament would be even bigger, provided the people continue to stand by her and the CPDM government.

              Njikwa Football Club.

           Sunday Sharp Football Club.

The Momo for Peace and Unity Super Sports Competition, now in its second edition, is gradually becoming a flagship event in the division blending sports, politics, and community building into a rallying point for development.