Canton Akwa: Days Before the Coronation, Legitimacy of Louis Din Dika Challenged

The dispute over Louis Din Dika's upcoming coronation on October 10, 2026, has escalated as the College of Notables of Bonèleke challenges the legality of his appointment and the governor of Littoral's involvement. The notables claim they are the traditional authority responsible for selecting the chief of Akwa and cite decree n°77/245 of 1977, viewing the administrative intervention as an interference. They also question the legitimacy of the designation process and request relevant documents. Meanwhile, the organizers continue to recognize Louis Din Dika as the chief and uphold the scheduled ceremony.