The Late Senator Nfor Tabetando
The late Vice President of the Senate, Chief Senator Nfor Tabetando George, will be laid to rest this weekend following a series of funeral ceremonies attended by government officials, traditional authorities, family members, and well-wishers from across Cameroon.
The final journey of the respected statesman began in Yaoundé on Thursday, June 11, 2026, where tributes were paid in recognition of his decades of service to the nation. A government delegation led by Minister Victor Mengot joined members of the Senate, political leaders, and relatives in honouring the late senator's legacy, amongst them Prime Minister, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute.
Following the ceremonies in the nation's capital, the remains of Chief Nfor Tabetando will be transported to his native Bachuo-Ntai in Manyu Division of the South-West Region, where funeral rites will continue ahead of his burial scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Chief Nfor Tabetando passed away on April 21, 2026, at the age of 75. Throughout his distinguished career, he served as a senator, lawyer, businessman, and traditional ruler of Bachuo-Ntai. He was widely respected for his contributions to public service, community development, and the promotion of peace and unity.
As Vice President of the Senate, he played a key role in Cameroon’s legislative process and was regarded as a strong advocate for the interests of his constituents and the nation at large. Beyond politics, he remained actively involved in traditional leadership and community affairs, earning admiration from many within and outside his region.
Messages of condolence have continued to pour in from political leaders, traditional authorities, civil society organizations, and citizens who remember him as a dedicated servant of the people.
His burial marks the end of a remarkable chapter in Cameroon's political and traditional leadership history, while his legacy of service and commitment to national development is expected to endure for generations.
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