By Azore Opio
Martin Nkemngu
, the Assistant National Communication Secretary of the Social Democratic Front, SDF, party, who resigned on Thursday, March 9, has crossed the carpet to join the ruling CPDM party. Accompanied by two other SDF National Executive Council, NEC, members - Sylvester Ngemasong, one of the auditors of the SDF party, Dr. Steven Fomin and, according to Nkemngu, hundreds of SDF ward officials from Lebialem, Nkemngu and his 'followers' gave themselves up to Nganu, a CPDM baron and Assistant Secretary General atthe Prime Minister's office.
Nganu had travelled to Lebialem where he chaired a Joint CPDM Section Conference billed to discuss options for development efforts. The Conference held on Saturday, April 8 at the grandstand in Menji, Lebialem Division, Southwest Province.
Talking to The Post on phone after the crossing-over ceremony, Nkemngu expressed disaffection against what he termed SDF Chairman Fru Ndi's repressive regime. He blamed Fru Ndi for forcing them out of the party. He said the Chairman had turned into a Bokassa or an Amin of sorts.
Nkemngu denounced the Chairman's expulsion of people like the former Secretary General, Prof. Tazoacha Asoganyi, the Provincial Secretary of the Southwest, Atabong Asaba, the District Secretary of Menji and the SDF Chairman for Limbe, Francis Anu.
Without naming names, Nkemngu expressed disdain at some SDF big shots, who, he said, dine with the CPDM at night and sing praises for the SDF by day.
Nkemngu, however, seems to have a bone to pick particularly with the Fru Ndi.
According to Nkemngu, disgruntled militants had addressed a memo to the Chairman concerning issues such as bribes that he had allegedly received.
"But instead of defending, refuting or trying to explain the allegations, the Chairman began targeting individuals to victimise," Nkemngu said.
He also pinpointed the SDF Parliamentary Group leader, Hon. Mbah Ndam, as having struck shady deals amounting to something like FCFA 200.000.000.
The former fire spitting Communication Officer said he could not deliberately encourage such an attitude in a revolution that they started.
Nkemngu insisted that Fru Ndi has betrayed the cause of the revolution and that that is why they left.
However, he was quick to dismiss public suspicion that the CPDM party had bought him and the others over, and that he had "chopped soya".
"I haven't "chopped soya". No. For those who know me, I would have "chopped soya" long ago - a big fat one for that matter, if I'd wanted. But the people, my people in Lebialem, insisted that we join the ruling party… with a little sentiment about the sons of Lebialem being given the boot from the party (SDF), it wasn't difficult," Nkemngu said.
He further explained that he is not dealing with anybody in particular to canvass for positions or appointment.
Besides, he said, he did not mind joining a party that was grappling with national issues almost to the point of collapsing.
Asked why he was plunging into the arms of enemies that he made while in the opposition, and possibly sailing into more troubled waters, Nkemngu did not sound anxious.
"I am ready for any consequences …" he replied.
He said that, while in the opposition, he did not address individuals but issues.
On whether the Lebialem exodus was a prelude for him running for parliament next year, the CPDM convert said he is an ordinary politician down the lower ranks, not an ambitious fellow looking for favours.
The once acerbic critic of the CPDM refuted the accusation that by darting, first, from the Liberal Democratic Alliance, LDA, to the SDF and, now, from the SDF to the CPDM he is running round in political circles.
The CPDM, Nkemngu maintains, needs support from inside and he is ready to give that support in order to bring the much needed change in the country. When he was asked how the CPDM, a party they used to refer to as an unpopular and rather disreputable party was going to help him, Nkemngu waved the question aside.
He retorted that the SDF Chairman had compromised change; the cause of the revolution. "That is why I say that Cameroonians had better removed the scales from their eyes," Nkemngu added.
Another SDF big wig, Professor Clement Ngwasiri, who is planning a convention in Yaounde come May 26, expressed surprise when he was asked why Nkemngu had abandoned him to join the CPDM.
"He has big a problem. I think he is going to be overwhelmed and yet he is the one that might save the party," was all Ngwari could say.
After failed attempts to reach the Chairman of the SDF, The Post finally spoke to the President of the SDF Constitutional Committee, Hon. Cyprian Awudu Mbaya.
In a blistering tone, he said even Fru Ndi was not aware that Nkemngu and some Lebialem SDF militants had crossed the carpet to the CPDM.
Saying it was hardly necessary to comment about Nkemngu's recent move, Awudu, however, said it was no surprise.
"It makes the SDF stronger, and, after all, Nkemngu is a political prostitute, some kind of self-seeker, a fortune hunter of sorts.
"He abandoned the LDA for the SDF and now he has joined the CPDM. They can all join the CPDM. They have always wanted to be there - all along."
Ni John Fruy Ndi and his gang of opportunists are chasing away our SDF militants. Any one with a true conscience will find it impossible to CONTINUE working with an exploiter. We should wait for the disgace awaiting SDF during the next parliamentary elections.
It is unfortunate.
Mukete
Posted by: mukete | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 10:37 AM
Merely doing their Job openly now. You were all CPDM even in the SDF.
Go criminals.
Posted by: Rexon | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 10:37 AM
If the Old man in the picture is the new CPDM millitant i think the SDF party should be happy for losing old fellas with no ambition like him and wining new people like us to the party.
He has just few new ideas and alot of old and out dated ideas which only the CPDM needs.
LET 'EM GOOOOOOOOO
Posted by: joseph | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 10:53 AM
BANGWA PEOPLE WITH BANGWA SENSE!!!
Posted by: nkengajong | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 11:10 AM
Fru Ndi and his gang of opportunists are chasing away your militants from the SDF? I thought Ngwasiri was the chairman of your SDF and Nkemngu was already working hand in hand with him? Hahaha, the ball is still rolling. Let's just keep watch until the end of the match.We will finally know who are the opportunists and who the gang master is.
Long Live the SDF and Fru Ndi
Shalom
Klemenceau.
Posted by: Klemenceau | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 11:10 AM
I think we should, at least, be honest even for just a second. The fact that Ni John Fru Ndi is refusing to talk and to address the many boiling allegations against him is clear testinomy that he has something to hide. This is a man who was always quick to address the press and people, even when the corpse of his wife was lying in state.
How can a man who bitterly addressed the press and who spoke about his secret financial dealings with the CPDM goverment at a moment when he was seriously mourning the death of his beloved wife, be now silent under mounting evidences and allegations that he is the one actually selling and killing the SDF? This is a man who would use the slightest ocassion to give lectures to the media. When Professor Asonganyi sent him a letter, he was the one who blown it to the press. Why the silence now?
The common man has asked questions, NEC members have asked questions, SDF wards inside the country have asked questions, and SDF sections abroad, especially in Britain and France have asked questions, but no answers have been given. Instead, we hear the chairman is visiting his children for a rest in London while the SDF and NEC are under fire.
Even if we respect his children rights to call their father for a rest abroad, Ni John Fru Ndi should know that even if he sleeps with his eyes open in London, he, a lover of power, will still come back to Cameroon. If he continues to run away from the problems that he himself initiated, then he will never stop running in life. If he thinks that in his absence others will solve the problems he initiated, then he is making a big mistake.
I think he has heard the news that president Paul Biya has withdrawn the controversial press bill that was sent to parliament. Since president Paul Biya understands that he now merely living on borrowed time as president of the republic, why can Ni John Fru Ndi not addressed the many boiling issues and clean the SDF so as to regain the confidence and trust of the people. It is sad to realize that Ni John Fru Ndi is no more interested in becoming the president of Cameroon, but he is only bent on remaining the chairman of the SDF.
Imagine the leader of the opposition in a country like Cameroon, Ni John Fru Ndi, who is only contented with the presidency of his party. Ni John Fru Ndi no more cares about the presidency of the country, and for him, being the chairman of the SDF means he has attained the apex of his political activity.
It is a pity. It is a disgrace! It is a shame! It is treason! It is total betrayal! It is a failure! The man who falsely claims to have trigger the start of democracy in this country is the one actually killing democracy in this country.
God should save us!
Mukete
Posted by: mukete | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 11:19 AM
This trend of SDF militants moving over to the CPDM is worrying. The country cannot function effectively if one party is too strong over its leading opponent. This will lead to arrogance and its consequent shortcomings.
I hope that this is the last that one is hearing of these changeovers. It is far better for disgruntled SDF militants to move over to Ngwasiri's wing than to make the full distance to the CPDM. I certainly do not like hearing about this.
Posted by: Dr. A. A. Agbormbai | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 11:24 AM
Thank you Nkengagong,Bangwa People dont even know where they stand.They are neither Francophones nor Anglophones,neither CPDM nor SDF.Very fraustrated people.Follow your country man Asonganyi and create a Bangwa Republic.Traitors
Posted by: Nkem | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 11:26 AM
" When he was asked how the CPDM ,a party
they used to refer to as an unpopular and rather disreputable party was going to help him,nkemgu waved the question"
Mr Journalist the shame is overwhelming.
That is why he Nkemgu says he is ready for any consequences.How can one sound so defeatist before joining something he thinks is good.He has already started begging all the people he used to denigrate in the CPDM ,by saying he did not use to address individuals but issues.Apologetic in this way only to be another dangerous weapon against Cmeroonians,my Lord!
We have been very prophetic in this forum everytime.We knew that after Effimba,other devils were still lurking in darkness.The simple truth about Nkemgu`s carpet-crossing is that after hanging around Ngwasiri for sometime and discovering
that their trumpeted Yaounde Convention would not take them anywhere,he has decided
to desolidarise himself with this subsequent
catastrophy.The terms Ngwasiri uses to describe Nkemgu are explicit enough:"He has a big problem.He`s going to be overwhelmed..
..".This shows that many confused people can never agree and do anything good.It shows that there has been crises amongst them.
Why does Mr Cyprain Awudu expect Nkemgu to inform Fru Ndi of his departure? He made a French- leave because the shame is unparalled.He knows that everybody saw his name on Ngwasiri`s list of delegates
accredited to the Yaounde convention,and now that he cannot agree with Ngwasiri,the only thing is to make some waves by joining the CPDM,since he had no other leg to dance on.The big question now is that since nkemgu says he can`t work with Fru Ndi ,what has suddenly happened that he cannot work with Ngwasiri?
Nkemgu says the CPDM needs support from inside.May be all the failures the CPDM has recorded for 24 years,came as a result of only having support from outside.Nkemgu wants to go inside now with all his support.Pitiful!How can someone who is at the point of collapse,mad,frivolous,not join a party that is at the verge of collapse! He is right to chose this option.
It never rains,it pours!Let the CPDM theorists on this forum stop talking about parliamentary elections now and instead tell us more about their ill-fated Yaounde
Convention.One of their mouth pieces Nkemgu has taken to his heels.
Is there no other party in Cameroon that people can cross over to?Only the CPDM?
By going for a party that feeds on Cameroonians shows how Machiavellic this people have always been.When another lost soul,Ngwasiri can`t understand the fact that one of his weapons abandons him,then the situation is outrightly pitiful!
Posted by: Watesih | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 11:38 AM
THE TRUTH IS ABOUT TO BE BRANDISHED!...a lil more patience!
FRU NDI WILL ORGANISE A RALLY TO ADDRESS SDF CRISIS...he doesn't want press conferences, or some private interviews. He wants to talk to the people...he wants to talk to the world...he wants to talk in the open.
Why are we crying foul and trying to make a point where there's none. Didn't we see a previous article that the Chairman will address issues at a rally NOT a press conference, NOT in private interviews, NOT ...NOT..... He is going to hold a conference very soon in the open...and NOT in private! He wants the whole world to hear the truth. He doesn't want newspapers to quote "in a private interview" like what Ngwasiri has been doing. Howmany Cameroonians read newspapers or watch TV? We want a rally. Maybe some of us will take time of to attend this rally. We don't want "I hearsay".
The truth will be exposed soonest. If we don't have something to say we better shot up.
Is it a crime for me to invite my father under severe stress to rest for a while? Do some of you want Ni John Fru Ndi die before his time? The clock's ticking...tick-tock...tick-tock...tick-tock...You want to get the truth. It will be given you...and you shall be set free.
Again, the Yaounde convention will not hold. Quote me anywhere!
I'll be back!
Son Of Ako - LSE.
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Posted by: Akoson | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 11:55 AM
These are the kind of traitors who never help the situation.
It is an honourable step to form a new political party as a dissident group and tactically ally with another party rather than cross carpet in this unpopular manner.
I would describe this Mr.Nkemgu as an unselfless greedyidiot spying onthe opposition to relay info back to the ruling party.
This political flirt and his followers have genuinely proved that they are not prepared to see Cameroon change for the better.Short-sighted narrow-minded fools!
HIS LOOKS CLEARLY REVEAL SELF HUNGER.Unreasonably strange people.Stupid Asses!
Posted by: NjifenztBD(London) | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 11:55 AM
I want guys to react to the fact that Ngwasiri faked names into his list of those who'll organise the Yaounde convention. When we read such articles, we escape from reacting to them. I want the so-callled progressive SDF militants react to this. Vally and the rest, I'm waiting!
Still around.
So Of Ako.
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Posted by: Akoson | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 12:00 PM
Whatever the failures of the SDF and its chairman, when militants resign (rightly or wrongly) from the party and then join the CPDM, then there is a problem because it shows a lack of an ideological compass and is a manifestation of crass opportunism.
It has become obvious that the SDF will not get to power anytime soon, so folks are making a dash for the CPDM for opportunistic reasons. I will respect any individual who resigns from the SDF to join a party with a similar ideology, even if it is a small party, rather than jumping in bed with the CPDM with a totally different (not worse, simply different) ideology. Shame on Martin, Effimba and other political prostitutes.
Posted by: manga che | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 12:10 PM
What happened to the other political parties whose presidential candidates collected money to run their campaigns in 2004. What are they saying and planning to do about the problems in Cameroon? How come political parties only show up during presidential elections and nothing is ever heard of them after that? Can the current parliamentarians not hold these crooks to account? What kind of a jungle republic is Cameroon becoming?
Posted by: neba funiba | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 12:21 PM
Mukete you are an open ass hole with lose sphincter muscles that continuously emanates nothing but shits of hatred and dislike. Hate and force cannot be a part of the world without having an effect on the rest or it. This is why your contigion of hate is spreading wildly like a deadly epidemic across the mind of others. Something to regret on its effect of our future cameroonians waiting to see things come to unity and the benefit of all. You claim to be shining the light but I tell you it is darkness and evil that you are spreading across. Do you think because your father was a Vanguard you should be given special considerations in the party. Why don't you form your own party and stand for the upcoming elections
I am waiting for your claims to be the word living among men as well. The bible says from the fruits, the tree shall be known. From your words you are sowing seeds of discord and your aversions are really that strong but cannot influence all. don't worry because the same bible says, 'just a little while, the wicked one will be no more.' Your days are numbered in this forum. Dam Banza. Shaygay!
Posted by: samleyin | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 12:22 PM
Can anyone give me the email address of the University of Yaounde? The one that I found on the Internet is not functional. Thanks.
Posted by: Dr. A. A. Agbormbai | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 12:30 PM
This were the criminals that came to ruin the SDF and to run aways after. So we need not bother when they run to their paymasters the CPDM. We must confront them ever in this forum before they humiliate us. It is not proper for someone who is naturally honest to join the CPDM. The CPDM and its militants are the most dangerous group of individuals and occultist for someone who is in his right senses to have anything to do with. This party is the most criminal thing Cameroon has ever produced and we need to destroy it, otherwise, our children will not have any future. The problems of Cameroon has never been Ni John Fru Ndi, but the people he is working with like Mbah Ndam who will one day resign also for the CPDM. We should deal with this guys otherwise, all our reputation as southern Cameroonians will be destroyed. They are all Biya's agents and they are now coppying the attitude of "CHOP BROKE POT" from la republique du Cameroun. We should deal with them together otherwise even our southern Cameroonian struggle will be branded "Incredible"
Posted by: Rexon | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 12:33 PM
This are real jokes in Cameroon.
When I said party politics is a disgrace to this nation someone shouted at time...
When did George Galoway of the Respect party resign to join Tony Blair's labour party because there was a problem with Respect.....?
When did John Kerry become a Republican because he had a misunderstanding with Hilary Clinton within same Democrates..?
Or when Did Nelson Mandela ever change from being an ANC member to join Frederic de Cleck because they disagree with Jacob Zuma
Guys, wait,dont be surprised tomorrow to hear even Bello Bouba resigning and join CPDM what of Fru Ndi himself
Anlglophones, this party politics is a mere distractions. See an example of the demises of the anglophone on this article on Ndian people begging for roads...
Gos Save Cameroon
Tayong
Posted by: Tayong(Copenhagen) | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 12:34 PM
Nice "Comparative piece" Tayong. This guys are just fighting for their stomachs and not the common man on the streets of Cameroon/Africa. We should deal with them before they destroy all our hope and future.
Why are people soo interested in themselves other than the freedom they claim to defend? It really wonders me what Cameroonians/Southern Cameroonians have become. Poverty has influence individuals to sell their conciences. It is really a shame to all of us as Africans.
Traitors everywhere instead of genuine opposition leaders.
Posted by: Rexon | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 12:48 PM
Mukete,
Can you read other news items before making the noise that Fru Ndi should address the nation? Didn't you read the news item for the scheduled rally, though there is a conflict between day and date? When he finally addresses the nation will you be quiet then? you are a noise maker. You like ranting over nothing, saying the same thing day in day out. Fru Ndi, as a father, has got the right to see his children when he wants. Have you ever questioned Biya why he and his family spend all of their time in Europe when the whole country is dyeing? You can only write silly questions to ask why Fru Ndi should visit his children. This confirms the fact that you don't see him as any other normal human being with a personal life to take care of. "Empty vessels make the loudest noise"
Posted by: Enoh | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 01:10 PM
Enoh,
Shut up, you thief. Are you out of jail? Remember what took you to jail. You have to compose yourself now that you are on bail. Some of you guys really want us to expose your immoral acts on this forum. Watch out''' If you dare open your mouth, I will expose who you are.
Posted by: Charles | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 01:34 PM
If the 99s had such a large follwing, why not form a party that will effect the much desired change Cameroonians have been clamouring for?. Lebialem remains an SDF constituency.Nkemngu and Asonganyi do not speak for Lebialem Division.These are traitors known no way else in the division but in their native lebang clan.
Let the "Kontcho" of 99 sense and his mentor tell us how they have contributed in the development of the Division. lebang people are known worldwide for their tribalistic tendencies.Even when he and Asonganyi were active in the SDF, the CPDM still won elections in that Division.The SDF remains strong even if Nkemngu is going to deceive all the Bagwas to leave.Look at his political profile: supported the Fosung faction of the LDA,resigned and joint the SDF,Supported the Ngwaseri Faction in the SDF saga, now canvasing support for the CPDM.
What a shame? That is the end of his political career.Unfortunate for him the lone Parliamentary seat in the division was not ment for Lebang people alone.Someone else from Wabene will take the seat this time.
Posted by: Ngwaseria | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 01:40 PM
The resignation of these very high profile SDF members is just the beginning of the fall of SDF. In modern times, no party can become so tribalistic and hope to survive. No wonder SDF is unable to win a parliamentary seat outside North West. Fru Ndi has clearly shown his inability to be a leader. He might be a good bookshop manager but this is not the same as being a leader. Let me spare your time and energy by adding that I do not come from Lebialem.
Posted by: Dr. Peter Aka | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 01:43 PM
charles or whatever you call yourself, can you shut up you son of a bitch. If you spend your life in jail then do not think it is the home of everybody. You are another blinded coward. Yesterday you signed in as "who", today you are signing in as charles, tomorrow you will sign in as .... and that is cameroon. Today you are cdu, tomorrow you are sdf and when you reaslise that you are not reaping what you thought you will reap you switch to cpdm, and that is cameroon. A devil incarnate.
Posted by: Enoh | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 01:44 PM
Nkemgu Martin has been promised a post by Ephraim Inoni, his fellow school mate at Bojongo. So he wants to go and eat better buttered bread. As a Bangwa man, he is using his 99.99 senses to go for his piece of buttered bread from Inoni's table. Shame no di kill Bangwa man. I hope he can stand his friends and children. What a shame. Atabond Asaba, Ngemasong, Fomin , Anu are all scalyways who could not defend a single vote for the SDF during the last elections. Their decamping does good for the SDF. They were all traitors at the first place.
Posted by: Atem Nkengasong | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 02:18 PM
Mukete,
The Chairman has convinced a rally on 11th April2006. I think you can join in and ask some of the questions you deem very necessary. From the look of things, I strongly belief that you have special worries against the Chairman
Posted by: Ewane | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 02:18 PM
Enoh,
Please don't let me expose you. Tell this forum what took you to jail. Ex convicts like you should not come and pollute such a forum. This is not a forum for ex convicts. Stay out of this forum''''. If not of respect that I have for the post, I would have exposd your anus right away. Watch out Enoh''''''''''''''''''
Posted by: Charles | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 02:23 PM
This is not strange at all, 99.99 Bangwas can do and undo. Where do they really belong, the earlier the 11th province is created the better.
Posted by: T-boy | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 02:37 PM
I have very little to contribute now because I have said time and again that those who are against Fru Ndi did not have the SDF at heart.They are egostic and see Fru Ndi as one who stands on their way.These guys joining the CPDM know very well that this dreadful regime cannot and will never get Cameroonians out of the present misery,yet they take these decisions because,they know it is the only way to grasp their share of the national cake.
They have never stood for any change.What beats my imagination is that those who accused Fru Ndi for dining with the devil (CPDM)are moving in daylight to join that same devil.
They are people on this forum also working for the CPDM and see Fru Ndi as the sole devil of the Cameroonian people.When Fru Ndi´s name is mentioned,these persons become numbed.If they were objective,they would have condemned Martin Nkengu´s action.
Posted by: Fon Lawrence | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 02:47 PM
Akoson,
which is easier to address, A press CONFERENCE ,an INTERVIEW or a RALLY? Your guess definitely is as good as mind.
You will agree wiith me that , press conferences and interviews are more focused, intense, precise and indeed in-depth than a RALLY. Going to address a Rally to talk about petinent issues that people will want to know, to me, Akoson, is a carefully planed and thought out strategy once more to play fool of camerooninas once more.
Watesih, if you are in position, you could advicethe chairman to take a stand for a press conference or an Interview.
What worries me most, I know Akoson and Watesih whom I particularly share his steadfastness in his position, is the the " POTENTIAl VOTERS" that SDF is loosing. It will be an understatement to say that, this "cross carpeters"(permit the use of that Jargon), are not taking away some "significant" votes from SDF. To also say that, Liabeliam is not almost lost and doesn't count for the SDF, could be a said thing indeed as one commentator said above. We shouldn't make a Nonsense of a clan like that. But again, that is his opinion and I respect that but.....
Whether we like it or not, it will soon show, SDF should strive towards politics of inclusion and not exclusion,because it will do us NO GOOD. We can count on a pronvince alone or a division to head a nation, it works in no part of the world like that.
No matter how popular you are in your class, it will be difficult for you to be made the senior prefect of the whole school. You must be known and accepted by the majority, because Democracy, no matter how crazy it is, is a game of Majority, whether they are right or wrong.
My 5 frs
Posted by: Emah | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 02:53 PM
Cross carpeting is a Cameroonian way of politics. However i feel sorry for those who participate in it. What will they do if the CPDM also fall in thesame sham like SDF is facing..probably cross carpet to their.... . Shame to those cross carpeters, you are all traitors. What made u join the SDF in the first place. You are fighting only for your personal interest and not for the nation as a whole, you can cross carpet to hell black legs..
Posted by: Agborarrey(Maryland) | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 03:04 PM
Cross carpeting is a Cameroonian way of politics. However i feel sorry for those who participate in it. What will they do if the CPDM also fall in thesame sham like SDF is facing..probably cross carpet to their.... . Shame of cross carpeters, you are all traitors. What made u join the SDF in the first place. You are fighting only for your personal interest and not for the nation as a whole, you can cross carpet to hell black legs..
Posted by: Agborarrey(Maryland) | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 03:09 PM
Who has NOT crossed carpet before?
... but why are people presenting the issue of Martin N. crossing carpet as if crossing carpet is a strange phenomenon in Cameroonian politics? Was the SDF created out of nothing? Did those who created the SDF originate from thin air? If those who created the SDF were satisfied with their original CPDM party and its elections, would they have crossed carpet to create another political party? Why did the founding fathers of the SDF not remain in the CPDM and bring about the changes they wanted? Why did they cross carpet only out of frustration? It is the same thing our politicians are used to. All those who are trying to claim victory over Martin's crossing carpet fail to understand that they, too, did exactly the same thing.
To cross carpet is a sign of defeat and failure, because success demands that you remain where you are and fight for what you believe in, even if it means signing your own death warrant. That is true commitment.
However, when people cross carpts, it does NOT imply that the person or leader who caused them to do so is free. Those who create unfavourable working atmosphere within any organization or body must not claim victory when their members cross carpet, unless the process of crossing carpet only help consolidate their selfish and hegemonic interests. They may rejoice that the "THORN" that was in their flesh has finally left. They may also rejoice that the one who was keeping an EYE on them has left. They may be taking the ocassion as if it was the Almighty God who has descended from heaven and has relieved them of all their sins.
No, those who directly or indirectly force others into crossing carpts are accomplices in the failure process. They, too, are partly yo be blamed. They have failed in creating the favourable working conditions that would have held back those who cross carpet. In politics, especially in Cameroon where simple majority is the rule, NUMBERS IS VERY IMPORTANT. To say that the SDF has nothing to loose if Martin N. crosses carpet is pure ignorance and dishonesty. To say that the CPDM has not recorded a goal against the SDF with the crossing over of Martin N (a former SDF NEC member) is pure dishonesty.
I have stated in this forum that those who run away from problems will end up only running in their lives. I have also stated that the fight within the SDF is not for the weak and the uncommited. Martin may have a point, but by running away from the SDF that Ni John Fru Ndi has set on fire, he may find himself only running from one political party to the next. This is what we call political flirtation. This is exactly what Ni John Fru Ndi did when he lost elections to go to parliament under the CPDM. Instead of remaining in the CPDM and fighting Biya from within, out of defeat and frustration, he "crossed carpet" and with others created the SDF. This is not different from what Martin has just done.
This is the political game our leaders are used to. Bello Bouba, Ferderick Kodock, Ni John Fru Ndi, Martin N, and many others have left their parties of origin to either create theirs or join others. Before people start misjudging me, they should remember that when the SDF was created, Multi-party politics was already in our constitution. So if no one tried to creat another party before, it was not simply because we had only the CPDM. After failing to get what they wanted from the CPDM, they left out of frustration and created their own party.
I would like to stress that, "People come and go but the institutions remain." With or without Martin N, the SDF remains. In like manner, with or without Ni John Fru Ndi, the SDF will remain. For me, I have decided to stay and to fight within the SDF.
MUKETE
Posted by: mukete | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 03:45 PM
yes instead of calling for a press conference or interview Mr Ndi decided to have a rally .cameroonians are no longer fools Mr Ndi.so your just looking for an opportunity to come and sing the old sung to poor fathers and mothers that is not what is needed now.we want you to come one to one with some one like Ben Muna and tell us what is going on.forget about this rally stuff for it is just another means to keep fooling the people.thats how i feel Mr Ndi
Posted by: samuel | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 03:47 PM
i think every individual have the right to move to what ever party he or she wishes.no body has the right to question moves made by anyone regardless however cross party moves is not unusual in cameroon politics so people should learn to deal with that and move on.SDF will survive regardless of those individuals
Posted by: Elvis Tataw | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 04:08 PM
Why can't people be consistent? So according to Nkemngu the CPDM is now a better party!
To acknowledge that he is ready for all the consequences in the CPDM signifies that he went astray and is now at their mercy; they can treat him as they like; he's ready to accept the expected punishment as a lamb that went astray if only he can have a piece of stale bread.
When shall we have real men in this country?
Posted by: Tonyman | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 04:15 PM
Another orifice comes up emanating nonsense in the name of a Dr peter Aka. my ass. You are probably the kanda stick doctor. Who are you mister redneck. Let me begin by asking you when you last came home. How can you stand to say SDF has no parliamentary sit out of the NW province. Can you throw more light on your idea of the SDF being a tribalistic party and the high profile people you are talking about. You are just another 99 sense extract. This is surely the dullest kanda stick doctor I have ever come across my whole life and you really give bad taste in my mouth. Please carry your odour off this forum and dont let me talk to you because you will never smile again if I do.
Posted by: samleyin | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 04:21 PM
It is too late for any body to join us now. No party is a treat to us again so we can only give new comers who have been abusing us befor some beer money for the day.
All the same we welcome you guys but know you can not let in to the inner room.
Owona
Posted by: Owona | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 06:06 PM
At the end of the day, Fru Ndi himself will make the same change-over to the CPDM like his comrades have done. I must say that the SDF is carefully but steadily becoming a "grafi" affaire.
Bravo Mr. Ndi for gradually pushing the southwesteners out! The SDF is in its evenings i'm afraid!!!!
Posted by: Buea boy | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 06:52 PM
It is a disgrace to see that people get to the post and write whatever thing that crosses their minds without thinking. Politics is a dirty game and those who play it are dirty. However, renowned politicians are steady-fast to their courses. Mr. Ngemgu and the others cannot convince cameroonians in anyway that they were fighting for their interests, instead they were playing for time and gaining grounds to ask for bribe from the oppressive Biya's regime. Their actions do not surprise some of us because we know from childhood that you "have to eat with a Bangwaman with a long spoon". Flip-floops politicians have nothing to offer their followers since they do not have any defined objectives. Whether in the SDF or CPDM, Mr. Ngemgu Martin and the others have nothing to offer the lay Bangwaman but to feed their stomachs. Selfishness is not good. John Kerry lost the last USA presidential elections to George Bush because of his flip-floops attitude. So Mr. Ngemgu, if i were you, i could have resigned from the SDF and formed a political party, to prove my disagreement with the SDF's chairman Ni John Fru Ndi. Cameroonian people, it is clear from the actions of some SDF followers that we lack a genuine opposition party in Cameroon. However, SDF seems to be the only opposion party in Cameroon with John Fru Ndi as the leader though he too has his weaknesses. I think the weaknesses of John Fru Ndi are not comaparable to the treacherous acts other Cameroonian politicians such as Bello Bouba, Ben Muna (a replica of the father), Prof. Ngwasiri, Prof. Asonganyi and most recently the so call Martin Ngemgu whose phenotypic appearance depicts a Somalian refugee who has not eating for weeks. All thes people have have hidden agendas my people. I do not however, condole with all the actions of Fru Ndi but i admire him as a Cameroonian politician with the people at heart. I am not a politician at the moment but an independent observer (potenial politician) and a keen-reader of the post.
Posted by: Menjoh (Sherbrooke/Canada) | Monday, 10 April 2006 at 07:08 PM