This an interlocutory application by way of a motion on notice praying the court for an order of custody of the child, named Narvan Anyam Awa, born on 25/05/2009, as well as for the respondent to hand over the birth certificate of the said  Child. The applicant equally requested the court to order the respondent to contribute 50.000 Frs. monthly for the Child’s upkeep and education but the respondent that he won’t let go of the birth certificate, neither will he take care of the child unless the child goes and stays with his brother one Pastor Kennedy. The Parties got married traditionally in 2005 and not a civil marriage. Thereafter they bore the child whom at the time of the suit, was 4 years. Since her birth, the child has been living with the mother (applicant). The mother (Applicant) and father (Respondent) both want an order of custody of the child. Court rules of favour of the applicant, granting her custody, and ordering the respondent to pay monthly allowance of 50,000 FCFA.

In the High Court of Mezam division; Holden at Bamenda.  Suit No. HCMB/358M/13: Between Acha Claudette Akum (Applicant) v Franklin Teneng Awa (Respondent)