Exit of a Committed Servant:

Baptist Mission, Fako CPDM Mourn Sondi Quan

By Ticha Melanis in Limbe

 Sondi Quan Moses was a man of the people

The mortal remains of Sondi Quan Moses the CPDM Fako 1 C section president and one time principal of Baptist High school Kang-Barombi, Kumba was on Saturday 8 November laid to rest in his native Bonabile, Bimbia village, in Limbe 111 sub division. Sondi Quan died on 14 October 2018 of an undisclosed illness. He was aged 55. His funeral service took place at the Njalla Quan sport complex in Man O' War Bay, near Limbe.

                Rev Dr. Samuel Ndeley delivered the sermon on the theme "cry no more". He read from the book of John 14:1-6 which calls on Christians to believe in Jesus Christ and to not let their hearts be troubled for, in God's Kingdom there are many mansions. The pastor said before Jesus went up to heaven, he gave mankind remedies to a troubled mind which are; his presence, promise and his word. He called on Christians to open their hearts to the word of God so that if death comes for them or their loved ones, they will be comforted by the word of God.

                Representing the CPDM Central Committee, CPDM Fako 1 A Section President, Andrew Motanga Monjimba, who doubles as the government delegate to the Limbe City Council, expressed the party's deepest condolences to the bereaved family. He said the deceased was one of the most active and loyal members of the party in Limbe 111 in particular and Fako Division in general.

                Motanga remarked that Sondi Quan loved the CPDM so much so that he gave up his missionary position to remain with the party. Re recalled how Sondi rose through the ranks, climbing from YCPDM member to a section president. He concluded that the world being a stage where actors play their roles and quit, Sondi has played his part in the drama of life and has quit, making the way for others to continue.

                Before becoming an active politician, the deceased served in the Cameroon Baptist Convention in different capacities. He was teacher, pioneer CBC pedagogic adviser, Vice Principal, Principal and more.

                Noticing his penchant for politics, his former colleagues of the Baptist Mission advised him to resign from his missionary functions and concentrate in politics. That was how he was deposed as Principal and posted to Saker Baptist College Limbe, as classroom teacher. But Sondi Quan continued to be a fervent Baptist Christian; he held several positions in the Baptist Church.

                The CBC Education secretary, Nyanganji Job Indi on behalf of CBC and CBC education family in particular extended his sympathy to Sondi's family and wished him a sweet and eternal rest.

                The mayor of Limbe 111, Nzeke Dibotti Luma said Sondi was one of his most committed councillors who nurtured lives and defended ideals. He said the entire staff, councillors, and the population of Limbe III will forever remain grateful for Sondi’s enormous contributions toward building the budding council.

                Sondi Quan was a descendant of the royal family of the Bonamakaka clan in Bimbia, near Limbe. He was a senior councillor at the Limbe City Council and also the Chairman of the Bonabile village traditional council.

A man of the people par excellence, Sondi Quan is survived by his wife, Mrs Quan nee Effeti Ewumbue-Monono, three daughters, a grandson, relatives and a long chain of friends.