Mentewab

The former Empress of and consort of Emperor Bakaffa has suggested that she will co-rule our country together with her grandson Iyoas until he comes of age. Berhan Mogasa or "Glorifier of Light", as Mentewab is also called, is descended from emperors who reigned two centuries earlier and has already co-ruled once before. This has led to conflict between her and her son's widow Wubit who wishes to preside at her son's court. Mentewab has summoned her Qwaran relatives and their forces for support, while Wubit has summoned her Oromo relatives and their considerable forces. We have already seen what Mentewab has done for our country, the buildings she has built such as the castle, the large banqueting hall and a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. She possess a great deal of influence at court and has shown greater administrative and diplomatic skill than her son's widow.