Stephen Esoh Itoh
Cameroonian traditional ruler
Esoh Itoh (also referred to as Stephen Esoh Itoh; died 12 August 2018) was a Cameroonian traditional ruler who served as the paramount chief of Ekondo Titi in Ndian Division, South-West Region. He was a prominent figure among traditional authorities in the region and a former leader within regional chiefs' institutions. Esoh Itoh was assassinated during the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon.
Early life and background
Details about Esoh Itoh's early life, education, and date of birth are not widely documented for public sources. He originated from Ndian Division in the South-West Region of Cameroon, where he later rose to traditional leadership.
Traditional leadership
Esoh Itoh served as the paramount chief of Ekondo Titi and was widely regarded as a senior traditional Chief among the Balondo people. He held leadership roles within traditional institutions, including serving as president of the South West Chiefs Conference.
He was also involved in socio-economic and development initiatives. Esoh Itoh served as a board chairman of PAMOL Plantations PLC, a major agro-industrial company in Cameroon's South-West Region.
In addition to his traditional duties, Esoh Itoh contributed to local development, including donating land for health infrastructure such as the Ekondo Titi Baptist Health Centre.
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