Chief Etina Monono of Great Soppo Buea Passes on

Grief hangs over Great Soppo following the death of His Royal Majesty Etina Monono, the village’s traditional ruler since 1999. News of the monarch’s passing has shaken Great Soppo and neighboring communities. Elders, youths, traditional authorities, and well-wishers continue to gather at the palace to pay tribute to a leader widely praised for his commitment to peace, unity, and cultural preservation.

HRM Monono was known for his humility and fatherly role. During his reign, he worked to uphold tradition while promoting coexistence and development in Great Soppo. Community members describe the late monarch as a custodian of culture whose voice carried wisdom and authority. His death, they say, leaves a vacuum not only in Great Soppo but across the South West Region’s traditional landscape.

Traditional rites and consultations are expected to guide funeral arrangements in line with custom. Residents have urged sons and daughters of Great Soppo to remain united during the mourning period. HRM Etina Monono leaves behind a legacy of service, dignity, and devotion to his people, one many say will inspire future generations.