Cameroon: Anne Mojoko Musonge, Wife of former PM, decorated posthumously with Medal of Valor

By Christopher Ambe Shu

Late Anne Mojoko Musonge

Late Anne  Mojoko  Musonge nee Mbongo, wife of Cameroon’s former Prime Minister Peter Mafany Musonge ,who is currently Grand Chancellor of National Orders , was  Saturday  November 26, decorated with the Medal of National Order of Valor  by  the State of Cameroon before  she was lowered in to her final resting place in Bokova village , Buea Subdivision.

Governor Koumpa Issa pinning  valor medal on  the casket

Southwest Governor Koumpa Issa, pinned the medal on the casket on behalf of the state after a message of condolence from President Paul Biya and wife was read to the Musonge family by Fako senior Divisional officer, Bona Ebengue Francois.

The posthumous decoration took place  after  funeral  service in Bokova village which was officiated by a college of Presbyterian Ministers of God, led by PCC Moderator, The Right Reverend Dr.Festus Asana, and attended by thousands of mourners including Cabinet Ministers

P.M Musonge(1st from left) and children at funeral

Anne Mojoko Musonge died at the age of 67 last October 20 in the USA after a protracted illness.

Eulogies from family members, friends, church and  social groups such as FAWODA, CERAC and Christian Women Fellowship(CWF) painted late Anne Mojoko  Musonge as  a God-fearing and devout Presbyterian Christian ;the eulogies  said  she was  an excellent mother , a peace-maker, role model , true leader, and above all ,philanthropic.

Speaking, P.M Musonge, husband to the deceased, described the death of his wife as a great loss, noting that his family was very touched by the massive turnout at the funeral.

Mr. Musonge extended gratitude to President Paul Biya for what he described as his personal concern for late Ann Mojoko’s  health and for the financial support given them   while she was critically ill in the USA.He also thanked all those who in one way or the other gave them their support during the trying moment and for funeral arrangement.

 In a sermon titled “Thy Will Be Done”, The Very Reverend Dr.Nyansako -Ni-Nku (PCC Moderator Emeritus), drawing inspiration from Luke 22:42, said  the righteous are not spared the tribulations of life, but  added that, the Lord empowers them  to bear whatever comes their way.

Cross-section of dignitaries at the funeral Service in Bokova

He urged Christian-mourners to always be ready for  to submit their will to that of God. The Moderator Emeritus, who had kinds for the deceased, noted: “Mrs. Anne Mojoko Musonge will be remembered as a fully accomplished woman”

He expressed confidence that the legacy of faith left behind by the deceased would strengthen the Musonge family, and urged all mourners to live daily in line with Bible principles.

Late Anne Mojoko got married to Peter Mafany Musonge in 1970.

A career teacher, who later obtained a Diploma in Library Science from Aberystwyth University in Wales, Late Anne Mojoko held several positions of responsibility in Cameroon’s Civil Service, notably: National Inspector of English and Assistant Provincial Delegate for National Education for (then )Southwest Province.

She was the founding President of Fako Women’s Development Association(FAWODA) and pioneer General Coordinator of the Circle of Friends of Cameroon(CERAC) founded by Chantal Biya,wife of Cameroon  President  Paul Biya.

She was an active member of the ruling CPDM.

Late Anne Mojoko Musonge has left behind her husband, four children, her siblings, relatives,in-laws,Christians,friends to mourn and remember her.