The Bamenda II Council has presented its 2025 administrative accounts, highlighting a shortfall in revenue collection alongside a modest financial surplus. During a council session held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, Mayor Chenwi Peter told councillors and administrators that the municipality had approved a balanced budget of 2.1 billion CFA francs for the 2025 financial year.
However, actual revenue mobilized stood at 733 million CFA francs, representing 34.7% of the total budget. Expenditure reached 662 million CFA francs, or 31.4% of the planned spending. The difference between income and expenditure resulted in a surplus of 70.8 million CFA francs. Council authorities clarified that a large portion of this figure, close to 60 million CFA francs, consists of accumulated funds from previous years held in treasury accounts. Once adjusted, the effective balance to be carried forward into 2026 is approximately 10.8 million CFA francs.
Addressing the media, Mayor Chenwi Peter described the administrative account session as a key moment of accountability, aimed at showing how public funds have been managed. He said the accounts had been examined and approved by councillors, allowing the council to demonstrate transparency to both the administration and the wider community.
He pointed to several development projects undertaken during the year, including the construction of boreholes to improve access to water, road rehabilitation works, the installation of solar-powered street lighting, and the upgrading of schools damaged in recent years. While acknowledging the impact of ongoing security challenges in the subdivision, the mayor said visible improvements were being made across parts of the municipality. The session also saw councillors adopt a series of deliberations shaping the council’s future activities.
These included the formal approval of the 2025 accounts, as well as measures to strengthen waste management, expand infrastructure projects, and support localized development initiatives. Plans were also endorsed to provide councillors with resources to implement small-scale projects within their constituencies, particularly as elections approach.
A notable decision was the adoption of a deliberation on a firefighting vehicle to be donated to the Bamenda II Council by Canadian partners. According to the mayor, the truck is expected to play a dual role, helping to respond to fire outbreaks while also supporting water distribution in areas facing shortages, especially during the dry season.
The Senior Divisional Officer for Mezam, Simon Emile Mooh, who oversees council activities, commended the municipality for its organization and timely reporting. He said the early presentation and adoption of the accounts reflected a strong commitment to governance and transparency.
He urged councillors to continue engaging with residents and communicating their achievements, particularly as they prepare to return to the electorate in the coming months. He also praised the council’s role in mobilizing the population during a recent papal visit, describing the turnout as significant and widely noted.
It is worth including that Chenwi Peter equally used the opportunity to appreciate Edison Fru Ndi, chief executive officer of Dreamland Holdings, for timely execution and delivery of council projects. Presenting Edison Fru Ndi, to the councillors and the administration, Mayor Chenwi Peter highlighted what he called a rare level of integrity in the execution of public contracts being executed by the Bamenda-based contractor, who also doubles as the Regional Delegate of Chambers of Commerce for the Northwest region.
“He executes his contracts on time and even completes them before coming in for payment,” the mayor said. “We need to encourage those who sacrifice for the state. Mr. Edison Fru Ndi is exceptional."
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