Family of Boat Accident Victim Reportedly Prepares Legal Action Over Deaths on Apostle John Chi’s Island

11 Oct 2026 15:56 • 1 source

Summary

The family of one of the victims who died during a religious pilgrimage on Mudeka Island in Tiko Subdivision, Cameroon, has reportedly expressed its readiness to pursue legal action against Apostle John Chi, according to human rights advocate Ayah Ayah Abine. In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Ayah disclosed that an agreement in principle had been reached with a bereaved family and a team of four lawyers to initiate legal proceedings over the incident. “We’ve now come to an agreement in principle with a team of four lawyers and a bereaved family who are ready to press charges against them and who think that religious status confers legal immunity,” Ayah wrote. According to Fako Senior Divisional Officer Viang Mekala, five students lost their lives during a religious pilgrimage on Mudeka Island, located in Tiko Subdivision in Cameroon’s South-West Region. The circumstances surrounding the deaths have sparked public concern, with some people raising questions about possible negligence and the responsibility of those who organised or supervised the pilgrimage. As of the time of this report, Apostle John Chi had not issued a public statement explaining the circumstances surrounding the incident. The reported move towards legal action could pave the way for further scrutiny of the events that led to the students’ deaths and the question of accountability. However, any allegations of negligence or legal responsibility would need to be established through the appropriate investigative and judicial processes.

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