Bam Bewhutang 2026: Celebrating With My People BY JULIUS AKEM – CrossRiverWatch –

Bam Bewhutang for me is not just about the food, the dance, the beautiful culture or the celebration; It is about our people. It is about coming home, sitting together, sharing, and putting smiles on the faces of one another. This year’s celebration also marks the second edition of my Bewhutang outreach program. It follows the first edition I organised during last year’s festival. It is a tradition I am willing to continue because Bam Bewhutang gives us a special opportunity to reconnect with our people, share in their joy and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us. On Tuesday, I was happy to welcome about 300 of our mothers, widows, aged women and other vulnerable members of our community to my family compound in Ohong Village, Obudu Local Government Area . We shared laughter and celebrated together. I also supported them with cash and food items. But honestly, what touched me most was seeing the happiness on their faces, listening to their songs and receiving their prayers. Our mothers have done so much for us. Whenever we have the opportunity to show them love and remember them, we should never hesitate to do so. What
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