James Sankwasa, minister of urban and rural development, has finally approved Gilbert Mutwa as the new Masubia chief. He sent a letter to senior headman Albius Kamwi saying they accepted the application after much consideration. The minister praised everyone for staying united during this leadership change. He wants the official ceremony to happen before May ends at a place the traditional authority picks.
Gilbert Mutwa faced off against Trevor Maiba for the important position. Mutwa comes from royal blood as the oldest son of former chief Josiah Moraliswani II, who passed away in 1996. His competitor, Trevor Maiba, is the son of Kisco Moraliswani III, who died in July 2021. The decision arrived amid growing frustration from divided royal houses, including Bukalo, Ngoma, Kasika, and Mahundu.
Concerned youth groups complained about what they saw as the ministry's stalling regarding the chief appointment. When asked about the letter, Ngambela Kamwi confirmed he received it but said he would tell his people through proper traditional channels. The Masubia community has struggled with leadership disputes ever since their previous chief died nearly four years ago.
Gilbert Mutwa faced off against Trevor Maiba for the important position. Mutwa comes from royal blood as the oldest son of former chief Josiah Moraliswani II, who passed away in 1996. His competitor, Trevor Maiba, is the son of Kisco Moraliswani III, who died in July 2021. The decision arrived amid growing frustration from divided royal houses, including Bukalo, Ngoma, Kasika, and Mahundu.
Concerned youth groups complained about what they saw as the ministry's stalling regarding the chief appointment. When asked about the letter, Ngambela Kamwi confirmed he received it but said he would tell his people through proper traditional channels. The Masubia community has struggled with leadership disputes ever since their previous chief died nearly four years ago.
