Ewome Eko John

Ewome Eko John “Moja Moja”: Chief of Bwassa

Ewome Eko John, also known as Chief Moja Moja, is a notable figure in Cameroon, particularly in the Southwest Region.

Birth and early life

Ewome Eko John was born in Buea, a town in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. Details about his exact birth date are not widely documented. He grew up in Bwasa village, where he later became the traditional ruler. ^[1]

Family

Ewome Eko John comes from a lineage of traditional leaders. He succeeded his late father as the chief of Bwasa village.^{[ citation needed ]}

Work and achievements

Ewome Eko John is known for his dual roles as a traditional leader and a military officer. He served in Cameroon's Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR), a specialized military unit. However, he was recently reassigned to the infantry due to issues of indiscipline and absenteeism. ^[2]

As Chief Moja Moja, he has been a controversial figure, often involved in incidents related to hate speech and violence. Despite this, he has recently taken a surprising stand against hate speech, participating in campaigns aimed at promoting peace and unity in Buea. ^[3]

References

1. "Moja Moja: The Chief of Bwassa village and BIR serviceman trying to escape Biya's bullets – Cameroon Intelligence Report". 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
2. Bih, Kate (2024-05-09). "Breaking: Moja Moja sacked from Rapid Intervention Battalion". Mimi Mefo Info. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
3. Bih, Kate (2024-01-06). "From Xenophobe to advocate? Chief Moja Moja's surprising stand against Buea's hate speech". Mimi Mefo Info. Retrieved 2024-10-07.