Global Journal of Human Social Science, D: History, Archaeology and Anthroplogy, Volume 23 Issue 3

of Cameroon and on special occasions he was invited to the Unity Palace in Yaounde (see fig 1a). No Cameroon politician of significant importance went ahead with his political agenda without consulting the Lamido of Rey Bouba for his blessings. Reason why even the son of the President of the Republic, Franck Biya visited the Lamido for blessings (see fig. 1b). Part of the personal security of the Lamido or Rey Bouba is ensured by the elements of the Cameroon military and gendarmes especially during public appearances (see fig 1c and b). Source: U-Tube Rey- Bouba Production Source: Rey- Bouba Production Fig. 1a: Lamido of Rey Bouba at the Presidency Fig. 1b: Franck Biya on a visit to the Lamido of Rey Bouba Source: U-Tube Rey-Bouba Production Source: U-Tube Rey- Bouba Production Fig. 1c: Cameroon Military Guarding Fig. 2a: Women worshipping the the Lamido of Rey Bouba Lamido of Rey Bouba The Lamido of Rey Bouba is worshiped as a demi-god by both men and women of his kingdom (see fig 2a and b). In fact, the aura around the power and authority of the Lamido of Rey Bouba makes him and his kingdom ‘a state within a state’ without necessarily creating geographical boundaries or frontiers. Many of such psychological states existed in Africa and Cameroon during and after the colonial period. Conspicuous cases in hand include the Sultan of Bamoun in the West Region of Cameroon and the Fon of Bafut in the North West Region. Volume XXIII Issue III Version I 4 ( ) Global Journal of Human Social Science - Year 2023 D © 2023 Global Journals 5 The Concept of ‘States within a State’ Amidst Conflict and Peace Building Ventures in Bafut, Cameroon