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<p>The hierarchical order of traditional authority is the same. Authority is held by<br>individuals (like the Chief, the Sub Chief, etc) at certain levels of the hierarchy, and by sacred<br>societies (like the Nwarong) at other levels. The level of each authority is well differentiated<br>except at the top where there is some nuance between the authority of the chief of the village and<br>the Nwarong, which is the strongest sacred society in the culture of the Wimbum. In most cases,<br>however, it is generally agreed that the Nwarong is higher in authority than the chief.</p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">a) The village Council of Elders</h4>
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<p>This is the highest of all institutions found in the villages. The village elders are of two<br>categories the Wifahs and the Btarlas. The Wifahs are made up of village sub-chiefs. They<br>judge cases that have evidence. The Btarlas are made up of sacred societies and chiefs.<br>They judge cases that lack evidence. Other duties include:<br>The holding of consultative meetings to examine events and issues affecting the village</p>
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<li>Assisting the administration</li>
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<li>Settling major problems involving land cases, marriages, communal labour defaulters, etc.</li>
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<li>Protecting the village against any intruders</li>
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<li>Educating the population on various projects</li>
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<p>This group is answerable to the village Councils where there is need. This is an extended family<br>grouping led by a family head. Their functions include:</p>
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<li>Settling minor disputes in the quarters or among members of their family,</li>
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<li>Helping the village Council to collect funds for projects,</li>
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<li>Creating income generating projects to benefit members of the family,</li>
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<li>Assuring cohesiveness in the family and</li>
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<li>Educating the family on family values and discipline.</li>
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