Cameroon: Declaration of The Head of State on the Ongoing Crisis in Cameroon

The President has denounced the manipulation of Youths ans promised to ensure that law and order prevailed.

Our country is witnessing a situation which brings back unpleasant memories of a period we thought was long gone.

While it may be understandable that when negotiations fail, the demands of a group are sometimes expressed through strike action, it is unacceptable that such action should serve as a pretext for outpourings of violence against people and property. Besides, it is now established that any industrial dispute can always be resolved through negotiation.

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In actual fact, that is not the problem. What is at issue is the use, not to say exploitation of the transporters’ strike for political ends. For some people, who by the way, did not hide their intentions, the objective is to obtain through violence what they were unable to obtain through the ballot box, that is to say, through the normal functioning of democracy.

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They therefore did not hesitate to throw into the streets bands of youths who were joined by delinquents lured by the possibility of looting.  The results are there: public buildings destroyed or burnt down, shops and businesses looted or devastated.

Be it State property, I mean our common heritage, or private premises, these are years of efforts thus reduced to nothing.

The demons who manipulated these youths behind the scenes,  were not bothered about the risk that they made them to run by exposing them to confrontations with the forces of law and order. As a result, several of them lost their lives, which, of course, cannot but be deplored.

When the human and material toll of these dark days will be taken, it will probably be very heavy. Those behind these manipulations definitely did not have the good of our people in their mind. A country cannot be built through destruction.

It should therefore be made absolutely clear that Cameroon is a Constitutional State and intends to remain so.

It has democratic institutions which are functioning normally. It is within this framework that the nation’s problems are addressed. It is not in the street that they are resolved.

The vast majority of our people long for peace and stability. The last elections proved this. Cameroonians know that disorder can only bring about calamity and misery. We cannot allow that to happen.

To those who are responsible for manipulating the youth to achieve their aims, I want to tell them that their attempts are doomed to failure. All legal means available to Government will be brought into play to ensure the rule of law.

Source: Presidency of the Republic

Comments

[Feli]

Mr. President,
Cameroon is on fire because of failed leadership, lack of concern, corruption and tribalism on YOUR part. These were things my Chairman Ni John Fru Ndi had warned you of several times; trying to draw your attention to the fact that these vices may spark off a civil strife. But true to yourself, you remained aloof, taking Cameroonians for docile.
Read his letters again http://www.postnewsline.com/2007/11/fru-ndi-release.html
Today when you have clearly failed the Cameroonian people and they are poised to take their destiny to their hands, you start hunting for others to put the blame on.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRE IN CAMEROON. Nobody else.

[Eyengue]

This is an insult to the youth of the country, for the Presidency to address us as deliquents. This is a very disgusting and irresponsible statement by the Presidency of the Cameroon. In so doing they are adding to an already volatile situation. From all indications, there is no one behind the upheavals going on. As a matter of fact, it is the disgruntleness of how the country is been managed. The youths have had enough of this and enough of these insults. Watch out!!

[Emah]

The begining of the end of a dictator.One could read from his countenance that all is not well with him. What a Speech!!
He didn't address the people he claimed to rule, no greetings, no respect. Is this somebody some people clamour to be a president for life?

He who declares a war should be ready to fight that war.

[T Wanaku]

Rebuttal

* The President has denounced the manipulation of Youths ans promised to ensure that law and order prevailed.*

Our country is witnessing a situation, which brings back unpleasant memories of a period we thought was long gone.
[Which period? Tell us again. The children of today do not know what you're talking about. First of all, are these so-called 'memories' taught in the History classes of your AbNormal schools?]...]

While it may be understandable that when negotiations fail, the demands of a group are sometimes expressed through strike action, it is unacceptable that such action should serve as a pretext for outpourings of violence against people and property. Besides, it is now established that any industrial dispute can always be resolved through negotiation. [It is now established? By who?]

In actual fact, that is not the problem.[Oh yea? Then why bring it up?] What is at issue is the use, not to say exploitation of the transporters' strike for political ends. [Who is the politician here? You or the strikers?] For some people, who by the way, did not hide their intentions, the objective is to obtain through violence what they were unable to obtain through the ballot box, that is to say, through the normal functioning of democracy. [Who are you talking about? Just get to the point? Name names if you are sure. Don't beat about the jungle]

They therefore did not hesitate to throw into the streets bands of youths who were joined by delinquents lured by the possibility of looting. [Delinquents? What have you done in 25 years to help the so-called 'delinquents'? 'Bands of youths'? Are they also 'delinquents'?] The results are there: public buildings destroyed or burnt down, shops and businesses looted or devastated. [Who were you negotiating with in the first place? If you were negotiating with these people, you think they will go out and start destroying stuff?]

Be it State property, I mean our common heritage, or private premises, these are years of efforts thus reduced to nothing. [This sounds like your legacy. Take it or leave it]

The demons who manipulated these youths behind the scenes, were not bothered about the risk that they made them to run by exposing them to confrontations with the forces of law and order. As a result, several of them lost their lives, which, of course, cannot but be deplored.
[Demons? Hear who is talking about demons. Do you really believe in the existence of such creatures? What is the shape, size and weight of a 'demon'?]

When the human and material toll of these dark days will be taken, it will probably be very heavy. Those behind these manipulations definitely did not have the good of our people in their mind. A country cannot be built through destruction. [What say you about "chop broke pot". For 25 years you have not understood what the common wo/man in the street can write a thesis about. 'Country cannot be built through destruction ... Can a country be built through "chop broke pot"?]

It should therefore be made absolutely clear that Cameroon is a
Constitutional State and intends to remain so. [Don't even go there. Cameroun is a state ruled by Decree. Are you still pulling the wool over the people's eyes?]

It has democratic institutions which are functioning normally. It is within his framework that the nation's problems are addressed. It is not in the street that they are resolved. [Democratic what? Functioning ‘normally’. Really?]

The vast majority of our people long for peace and stability. The last
elections proved this. Cameroonians know that disorder can only bring about calamity and misery. We cannot allow that to happen. ["We" Who?]

To those who are responsible for manipulating the youth to achieve their aims, I want to tell them that their attempts are doomed to failure. All legal means available to Government will be brought into play to ensure the rule of law. [This is irresponsible. You are by this statement saying that the youth of Cameroun cannot think for themselves, and that they need for a puppeteer to spring them into action. What kind of youth programs have you presided over for 25 years? The Creation of a puppet-youth generation?]

Source: Presidency of the Republic

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[Glenn Wilson]

“Paul Biya - Arrest Warrant”

Paul Biya shamelessness stands out, even above the very stiff competition of thieving dictators on the African continent. Send him for a visit to Australa. I'll do a citizens arrest at the airport.

Talk, talk, talk. Biya wants to talk while aiming a gun at you while your stomach growls with hunger.

Cameroonians, Enough is enough. There's no need to discuss issues of slavery in the past, as you live in it today. Send Popol to retirement in France (with Chantele & empty pockets).

[Clear]

Who was Paul Biya addressing? In fact, this was not an address but the harangue of an arrogant man who thinks that he has the right to lord it over Cameroonians. He thinks that the Cameroonian youth is so naive that they cannot see through his own machinations. Thus, when they go to the streets it must be that they have been manipulated! He even describes these young people as "delinquents" failing to realize that he is the one who has made them delinquent by keeping them idle!

Paul Biya's constant reproach of the Cameroonian people, like an abusive father, is beyond reprehensible - it is despicable. The violent strike began about five days ago but he only came out to speak to the people today. He did not even come out with a conciliatory tone but rather with the dictatorial arrogance that he has come to cultivate.

Instead of placing the blame where it belongs - his administration's failed policies - he instead blames someone else for manipulating the youth. He has shown that he does not intend to address the problem because he has now delegated his power to the forces of law and order - as he always does. Since his understanding of power is limited to use of armed forces, it is little wonder that young people have come to adopt his method of violence.

This desperate speech, directed to I don't know who, is a violent speech from a lover of violence, Paul Biya. One would have thought that the role of the president of a country in such situations would be to calm matters, but Paul Biya, being the lover of violence that he is, has rather fanned the flames by his patronizing contempt for young people.

He speaks as if he himself has the well being of the people in mind when his goal is only his own political advantage. How does amending the constitution to let Paul Biya continue in power benefit Cameroonians?

Paul Biya may be the father of his kids at home but he is hardly the father of Cameroonians. He must learn to talk to us with courtesy and respect. His arrongant, gangster attitude does not befit the style of many Cameroonians. Shame on you Paul Biya, for fanning the flame of discord in our country. Your are more of a colonizer than a patriot.

[rexon]

It is clear from Mr Biya's speech that he is scared. All the shouting should mean nothing to the people. He is scared and he knows that his time is over. Let him shout his last shout, let his followers steal as this is their last opportunity, but the intelligent ones should start reconciling with the people and looking for anescape route. The people should know that this is their time to overpower the regime. I will urge Southern Cameroonians to take advantage of this situation and fight for their independence. Remaining docile and patient with a very murderous regime does not mean there is peace in Southern Cameroons Cameroon or even within Biya's tribal heritage and La Republique. What Mr Biya and most members of his regime should be looking for is an escape route. There is general discontent everywhere and it is not just a strike action relating to the increases in the prices of petrol. Southern Cameroonians are fighting not for a regime change but for the total decolonisation of their land. On the other hand, La Repubique francaise du Camerouns citizens have been living in abject poverty as a result of persistent manipulation and exploitation of the economy by corrupt kingmakers linked to the regime. I will begin by expantiating on some of the issues that might have fuelled this strike actions. Let me start with petrol. The people of the Southern Cameroons create the bulk of the country's wealth primarily through crude petroleum production, banana's, palm oil, cocoa, timber, etc. Yet their corporation tax is being paid in La Republique and they have nothing to show for their work and enterprise. On the contrary, people in Yaounde and other cities of La Republique who are hardcore members of the regime live a life of affluence doing little or nothing. There is extant manipulation of the people for personal gain. In many countries where petrol is being produced, prices are almost close to nothing. But in Cameroon (with less than 1 percent of the UK's GNP per capital), prices of petroleum products are close to those of Great Britain. Food prices have also skyrocketted. Prices of other products like sugar, palm oil, salt, cement etc have increased more than 200 percent in the last 3 years. It is no news that all these is being influenced by hardcore members of the regime masquerading as businessmen who have formed cartels to influence prices and acquire profits at the expense of the ordinary Cameroonian. Soldiers should not shoot the people because they are also suffering from this price hikes. They should know that these people are fighting for them. They should instead join the striking people and hand them their guns and other ammunitions.

Even the most docile Cameroonians that i know have supported the strike action back home. They believe everything should be grounded for the regime to come to its knees for us to be able to start from afresh. Dictator Biya even went as far as provoking his subjects. By claiming that people have been manipulating the youths suggests that Mr Biya is either a fool who does not know what has been hapenning in his country or is being manipulated by someone who does not tell him the truth about his country. Everybody hates Biya and his regime and it is clear that the revolution will come from an unknown angle. What he should have been looking for is an escape route. There is time for everything and the revolution will not come from the politics. It will come from an unknown angle and i am very optimistic about the outcome of this strike. Southern Cameroonians should take advantage of the disorder and reorganise themselves, assemble in Buea (our capital) and declare their independence.

[UnitedstatesofAfrica]

"The demons who manipulated these youths behind the scenes..."- Biya

How ironic is it that Biya is calling other demons? The only demon in Cameroon is you Biya and the time of judgement has arrived. The lord has descended to put you on trial. The verdict has been declared by the council in heaven the result is GUILTY. Your doom in knocking at ETOUDI and your room in hell has already been prepared. You will be roommates with Idi Amin and Hitler.

[Legima Doh]

Our country is witnessing a situation which brings back unpleasant memories of a period we thought was long gone.PAUL BIYA.
It is ridiculous for Biya to come up today to declay that he is witnessing unpleasant memories of which he thought was long gone.This is because ever since his coming to power,he is abreast with the fact that people have been living hitherto in abject powerty,subject to brutality,abuse and all sorts of malignant treatment from all machinations of his government.I am particularly interested in the people of the Southern Cameroons who have been subjugated for decades and have also been exposed to all features of neo colonization.I used to say that the love of peace is not the inability to handle harm and that when you push a goat to the wall,it tends to fierceful biting.It is a shame for Biya to express his cowardice by pointing fingers at unnamed persons,blaming on manipulation of the youths and unconsciously abusing them to be delinquents.Mr Paul Biya has been fond of telling lies about his concerns for the youth for decades but is poised to term them delinquents in the face of an uprising.He called them so because he was taken aback,shocked and frightened by the daredevil and courageous attitude of the youths.What a chicken and faint hearted president.It is important to note that all people in various walks of life are fed up with the Biya regime and no doubt everyone would stand against Biya and his regime.Whether he refers to them as men of darkness,delinquents or whatsoever,the truth remains that they have exercised patience beyond imagination.I call on all people of the Southern Cameroons to stand for their right and to do their best so to rid our country of all the vestiges of La Republique.Let all the soldiers come to terms with the fact that the people are standing for their legitimate right and that fighting against them is tantamount to fighting for the benefit of an enemy or the real devil.Biya is an enemy to all including them the soldiers.It is a handful of necromancy practising members of his cult together with him who are the real enemies and who should be targeted and not the clean hearted men ,women,and youths who are clamouring for justice to be done.La Republique must leave our land.More than four decades of brutal occupation and usurpation of our right to independence must come to an end.The will of God must be done.The war to end all wars in our land.I warn the Biya regime to leave our land before any real plunge to war because the consequences of such shall go beyond nuclear conflagration because what is transpiring right now is just a herald of what the situation may result in.
Peace upon our land.

Legima Doh,
ScNc

[Zabas]

This is ridiculous man. I least would have imagined that I was reading a speech, not to talk of it being that of a President of a Nation, until I came to the end.

Cameroon is really in trouble, you cannot imagine! After all that had happened in the past days, this is what can come out of the one who calls himself the President of a Nation, yet he thinks he can continue. Who are the people he is ruling? (maybe youths)

hahahaa! no wonder he has always remained indifferent when ever there are similar strike actions in Cameroon.

Biya you were deceived this time around by your so called advisers, it was better you didn't make a "speech", if what you call above is a speech.

What an abused to us youths? It is always said "silence means consent", you probably have being relying on this all along, and you may have forgotten that you are the very one who has handicapped the youths such that they do not have where to express their mines.

To you, the youths are the ones striking, their parents are probably in their farms or houses... A national issue has become a youthful issue.

You talk of "exploitation of the transporters’ strike for political ends"

What about the constitution matter raised, or you were not told? All you are thinking of are your selfish political ambitions, yet you are pointing at fingers to innocent Cameroons who by now should be tired and confused with what to do with your regime. Oh Yes! you are right, let us say they manipulated the youths, are they not Cameroonians?
The "youths" of "Biya's country" (not our Cameroon) do not know their left or right, reason why they are left to lie idling, only to be manipulated.

In fact it is a waste of time sitting down to write on any thing related to you.

You are a disgrace to this present generation.

We the youths of Cameroon want to make it clear to you;

WE ARE TIRED OF HAVING YOU AS OUR FIGURE HEAD, PLEASE GIVE US OUR NATION, WE KNOW HOW TO HANDLE IT.

Before I forget, do not call us (Cameroonians) delinquents again. If you want call you kids and regime mates that.

[red flag]

AND HIS MESSAGE WAS IN FRENCH ONLY
AIM AT HIS LISTENERS IE FRENCH CAMEROUNESE.
SOO, WHY PERTUBE US BRITISH SOUTHERN CAMEROONIANS, DOES HE KNOWS US?

ARE WE HIS COUNTRY MEN/WOMEN?

I DONT THINK SOO.

[7512wilson]

This message is for the Cameroonian Arm Forces including the gendarmes and police. You must know that those revolting against the oppressive regime of Paul Biya are your Brothers and Sisters. Paul Biya does not care about you. Paul Biya has used you and is continuing to use you for his selfish ambition of staying in power. All Police and Gendarmes must stop targeting civilians. The time for the truth has come. Any police or gendarme who kills any civilian will answer to the Cameroonian people at the appropriate time when we take back out country. All Police and Gendarmes must join the people in denouncing the tyranny of Paul Biya. Remember what happened to your comrades in Bakassi. Biya arranged to kill your friends in Bakassi and he will do it to you sooner or later. Biya is the enemy and all Cameroonians including the Police and Gendarmes must join in the revolution. Think about not just yourselves but also about the future of your children and grand children. Is this the Cameroon you want for your future generation?. Please to the Police and Gendarmes, stop making a fool of yourselves. Your enemy is Paul Biya and not the civilians. I am calling on all the Police, Gendarmes and the Army to join the people and lets topple the evil regime of Paul Biya. Do not let this chance slip away. It will be tough but it is worth it. Paul Biya must go. The time of deliverance is near. Our Gracious Lord Jesus, We need you now more than ever before. Help deliver us from evil. Amen

[7512wilson]

This message is for the Cameroonian Arm Forces including the gendarmes and police. You must know that those revolting against the oppressive regime of Paul Biya are your Brothers and Sisters. Paul Biya does not care about you. Paul Biya has used you and is continuing to use you for his selfish ambition of staying in power. All Police and Gendarmes must stop targeting civilians. The time for the truth has come. Any police or gendarme who kills any civilian will answer to the Cameroonian people at the appropriate time when we take back our country. All Police and Gendarmes must join the people in denouncing the tyranny of Paul Biya. Remember what happened to your comrades in Bakassi. Biya arranged to kill your friends in Bakassi and he will do it to you sooner or later. Biya is the enemy and all Cameroonians including the Police and Gendarmes must join in the revolution. Think about not just yourselves but also about the future of your children and grand children. Is this the Cameroon you want for your future generation?. Please to the Police and Gendarmes, stop making a fool of yourselves. Your enemy is Paul Biya and not the civilians. I am calling on all the Police, Gendarmes and the Army to join the people and lets topple the evil regime of Paul Biya. Do not let this chance slip away. It will be tough but it is worth it. Paul Biya must go. The time of deliverance is near. Our Gracious Lord Jesus, We need you now more than ever before. Help deliver us from evil. Amen

[kenedy Epie]

It is sad. Absolutely sad and ridiculous to get these words from a President whose people; be them youths or old, are agitating for a just course. Rather i call this a treat or menace, a typical portrait of a dictator now taking a tyrannic approach. This is a proof of insensitivity of Mr President to the plight of his people. The truth is that Cameroonians are fed up with his regime and we need a change. These recent happenings are indications that over 95% of us want a change, be it political, economic or social. Your time is up!!!!!!

[King]

This is not possible. Can't Paul have remorse in his vocabulary? Does he still have followers? If so where are they follwing him to, what are they thinking. The man just added fluel to the flame and he should sit back and be ready for the burns

[Abdou]

Cameroonians are tired getting lies from this blood drinking rosecrucian regime of Paul Biya. The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our lord Jesus Christ and the God of our Forefathers has released us from this devil called Paul Biya. Our God is most powerful. Lets fight back with all our energy. The devil Paul Biya has been undressed and we have now clearly seen him.
We will fight to our last breath. God is with Us

[Ma Mary]

Typical, old opportunist tyrants tactic. Give a dog (opposition) a bad name and then kill it. He spends the last 3 decades creating a guillotine-worthy kakistocracy.

[Atangana]

I have never seen this kind of arrogance anywhere the world over!! Shame to Dr. Biya! On his death bed,Professor Biya wants to carry Cameroonians along. We are very wise and cannot be deceived anymore. One advise to you!! Pack your belongings and flee to Equatorial Guinea (France will do the same to you like Bokassa).
The hands of the clock is ticking and the life of your evil regime is about to conclude. Those in the regime with some sense, join the bandwagon!! Denounce constitutional changes designed to perpetuate Biya Bi mvodo in power. Join the people in this just fight! With God on our side, Biya will be history soon.

[one cameroon]

THIS BY FAR IS THE WORSE SPEECH IN A TIME OF CRISIS I HAVE EVER HEARD. A COUNTRY IS IN A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND ALL THE PRESIDENT CARES ABOUT IS LOOTING.THIS IS LIKE CONCENTRATING ON YOUR FOOD WHEN YOUR HOUSE IS ON FIRE. BEING SO GUILTY HE IS NOW TRYING TO BUT THE BLAME ON OTHERS. EVEN A BLIND PERSON WILL TELL THAT THIS IS WHAT CAMEROONIANS SHOULD HAVE DONE A LONG TIME AGO. I THINK THIS "SPEECH" IS ONLY A THREAT BECAUSE WHEN HE SAYS"The demons who manipulated these youths behind the scenes, were not bothered about the risk that they made them to run by exposing them to confrontations with the forces of law and order. As a result, several of them lost their lives, which, of course, cannot but be deplored", I THINK HE IS ONLY TELLING US THAT THE FORCES OF LAW AND OTHER WILL BE OUT THERE TO KILL.LET US NOT BE SCARRED BY THIS WE MUST FINISH WHAT WE HAVE STARTED.
CAMEROON IS ONE AND TOGATHER WE SHALL OVERCOME. COURAGE

[mcpaual]

fellow cameroonians, the time has come to say bye to the biya regime.Its either we send him away or he finishes with us if we fail. His ministers have banned radio and tv stations,bann the broadcast of very important programs, threaten journalists to hide the thruth under the pretext of threatening the peace of the nation,refuse TO BROADCAST the view of people on the recent decision by the totalitarian regime to wipe out article 6.2 of the constitution. what therefore do we think shall happen to us if we fail to succeed in sending away the regime. Life shall be a living hell for cameroonians. We fear not to die for the sake of our children and their future. We need to secure a better future for our children. Cameroonians have for the past been cowards but not any more. The deceptive slogan "the most peacefull nation in the world" has been used to deceive cameroonians by the regime and what are the consequences; LOOTING AND EMBEZZLING MONEY MEANT FOR THE PEOPLE BY A HAND FEW SELFISH INDIVIDUALS.
FELLOW CAMEROONIANS LETS STAND UP AND FACE THIS RIGIME PROPERLY.GOD SHALL SEE US THROUGH AS HE DID IN SOUTH AFRICA DURING THE APARTITE RULE.

[MillaIsGod]

An address to Mr Biya (I hope you read this before its to late)

I think the time has finally come for you to face your waterloo. It is time for you to go and leave the people to determine their own destiny. As for your so call speech last night I thought I detected a lot of fear in your voice. You are scared for the first time in your life. The people have finally decided that enough is enough. To sweeten the youths the other day you where trying to mention all these pleasantries you have put in place but failed to deliver for over 25yrs but yet you wonder why nobody believes a word of what comes out of your shameless mouth.
I think what you are seeing now is just the beginning of what is to come and the people will not loose this one this time and guest what; there is going to be just one winner in this fight. My suggestion to you is to spare us all the blood shed that is about to happen and resign your position with immediate effect and we might spare you but note that we will shake you upside down and remove even the smallest change that you have hidden in your droose.
What has a whole generation in this country been subjected to for the last quarter of a century? People could remember a time when to go to university, the government paid allowances. People could remember the time when you can drive round the country without being harassed by illiterates masquerading as policemen. People could remember the time when taking your money from a saving account does not require you to give 10% to the cashier. People could remember a time when you are referred to as “gari boy” meaning you are leaving a survival existence but today that same gari is but luxury to most Cameroonians. People could remember the number of road construction projects that where in place but yet those projects are yet to come to fruition. People could remember when Cameroon was a progressive country with all the institutions working for the betterment of the citizens in the country but yet since you took over everything has been in reverse.
So tell us, what have you don’t for the last 25yrs? What can we show our friends and visitors when they come to visit? The house that you have clung onto as if you have the sole divine right over it was not even build by you. The stadium which was a pride to our nation when it was first build and help to inspire our nation into achieving its greatest moments has been left to rot under your watch and all we have now is a patch work of monstrous humiliation.
So the conclusion that we can draw and that the majority of Cameroonians if not all except your family and your hedge men is that we owe you nothing and you all us nothing. Just leave the presidency for another ideal to flourish. Cameroon will be just fine. We will find our way out of this mess that is upon us and find our way we will.
So I will say this to you for the last time IT IS OVER MR BIYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LONG LIVE THE PEOPLE OF CAMEROON
LONG LIVE THE YOUTHS WHO DESERVES A BETTER FUTURE
PEACE TO MY FELLOW BETHREN
SUCCEED WE WILL!!!!!!!!!!

[Greatmove]

This devil still has the gods to say he will still rule. is he laughing at the youths? with biya, there is no future and i will seize this situation to tell him that this is just the begining of an ending. keep on smiling for your enemies are all around. i know you must be counting on France like what they did to tchad, but put this in head that Cameroonians are more educated and they know what freedom means.

[Mburlih]

Rexon wrote:
"Southern Cameroonians should take advantage of the disorder and reorganise themselves, assemble in Buea (our capital) and declare their independence".
The restoration of the Southern Cameroons state is a much more serious enterprise than portrayed in this statement.The BSCG headed by Prof. Anyangwe is going about it in a methodical manner .
The benefit the BSCG can get from this crisis is an opportunity to document the human rights deficiencies and dictatorial characteristics of LRC contrasted to the historical democratic pedigree of the British Southern Cameroons.Such material will strengthen our file which among numerous other things hilds that LRC is a lawless entity.

[felix]

This is just the beginning of an End to Paul Biya Regime,the temperature of the heat should increase untill Biya is forced into exile(like mobutu sese seko, he will be moving around Europe inoder to sustain his health) and when the dust settle he should be brought back to account for his period of dictatorship.Biya too old , too frail and with a fragile relationship within his inner circle knows he cannot last this time, probably if the strike action continues for just a month and if rest of other parts of the country should do the same.The Cameroonian Arm Forces are overwhelm by the Magnitude of the strike action and only those delinquent youths used by Biya are the ones responsible for killing Cameroonians, they will be bought to books.Biya has been successful to contain strike actions when they are localized, and such a situation with is speech above only exposes his soft spot.
This also an opportunity for another Dictator to sprang up and use Arms against the people in Cameroon if the politicians are not ready to take the risk and make a plan at the backdrop of Biya's Vaccum.We now need leaders who are able to stand now and march to Etoudi and tell Biya that its time to go.

[nikonf]

Reading from your declaration,Mr Biya,you will sound as if at one given moment you have ever listened to the demands of the people expressed through peaceful demonstration,not to talk of political leaders,some of whom have warned you on several occasion concerning various issues,just like now.
Note that when you burry an inflated ballon under water,it is bound to surface some day,and we are witnessing what Cameroonians have been burrying as patience,hoping that you might one day lessen the fist with which you have for more than 20years today ruled The Cameroons.From your declarations,you sound as if there is democracy in The Cameroons,and you are the choice of the people.Remember or not,in a letter I sent to you in 1997 questioning you on democracy in The Cameroons which your responds was that we(Cameroonians) have reached an irreversible point but today,more than 11years after,where is that democracy and have you ever won an election?"NO",you are not the people's choice,and you have never won an Election fairly since after 06/11/1982.The immunity you want to maintain till your death for fear of persecution on crimes against humanity will not be allowed by Cameroonians,your days are now numbered,this is just the beginning.I will want to advice the men and women in uniform not to tarnish their image/reputations and write your names in the Black Book because when Mr Biya Paul is gone,you will have no place to run to and your history will judge you.Take my words.
Maitre Nikonf-Nkambe

[Marce]

Mr Paul Biya, the battle is of the LORD and with HIM to that battle Cameroonian youths will be victorious.

[Fon]

The speech does not only confirm how dictatorial Biya is, but also goes a long way to show how dull and callous Mr. Biya is. I don´t know if he bothered to have this speech read by his advisers if at all he has Advisers. Even his political mentors in French will be so angry.As a leader, how does he think his speech can calm down the tension. According to him, threats are a solution.It is a total shame to Biya and his regime.
To the forces of law and order, nobody is a stranger to the situation in Cameroon. It will be a sinister act to open fire on a people fighting for a just course. The end of Mr. Biya and his regime will be profitable to all including you. Join the people to help and liberate them from the devil, Biya.
To Cameroonians especially those at the forefront of this strike, there should be no turning back untill Biya and his regime is brought to their knees. If you don´t achieve this end, your situation will be worse than before the strike. Hence don´t give off.

[ASONG]

Mr Biya,the souls of all those frustrated and starved to death are back to hunt you! There is no hiding place because its judgement day for you! You have fooled cameroonians for a very long time,25years,and its time you leave them in peace. My advice,leave now that things are still in place because soon it will be too late and there will be no place to run to then.

I have never been more proud of cameroonians than now! I use to think we were cowards who couldnt fight back even when pushed to the wall but we have just proven to be the lions that we are,we fight back when wounded!!! Lets not give up my brothers,its time for a change. There is no better time for that change than now!!

God is with us as we fight and may the souls of all who have lost their lives so far in the fight rest in perfect peace.We shall continue the struggle for peace,not only for us but also for our children

[rexon]

The idea that Cameroonians are docile is one of the most deceptive
concepts that have ever been advanced. The history of that region of
Africa indicates political stubbornness and fierce opposition to
oppression. The Germans took almost 15 years to suppress the natives
from 1885 - 1912. People fought them in Fontem, Buea, Douala, Mamfe
and other Areas. In Buea, the Germans were vigorously opposed by the
Bakweris who inflicted a decisive victory over the colonial forces in
1891. Again in Douala, there were uprisings and opposition to the
oppressive German rule leading to the demise of Rudolph Duala Manga
Bell. In Fontem, the King of Bangwa fought the Germans for ages
before they were subjugated. In Mamfe, the Chief challenged and
fought the Germans only to be sent into exile in Bota Island,
Victoria where he died. We must remind ourselves of Kuva Likenye, the
African Nationalist Bakweri King in Buea who organised and defeated
the Germans killing the German army Officer in Buea.

Again France's attempt at oppression in French Cameroons was
challenged by Cameroonians. France and Ahidjo had to use genocide to
suppress revolting Nationalist forces from 1952 - 1971. The silence
Cameroonians kept was because they wanted reason to prevail; and that
they had been exhausted after almost a century of fighting oppressors
from 1885 - 1971. Ahidjo was given a reprieve in spite of his
genocide crimes.

Now is a new generation with new energy. As a consequence, it is a
grave error to believe that people of this part of Africa are docile.
Mr. Paul Biya should leave now! If he does not leave, something worse
will happen to him, his CPDM supporters and the country. For a
quarter of a century, he has promoted tribalism in favour of his
tribe, destroyed the infrastructures in other areas of Cameroon,
especially in the littoral Douala province and Southern Cameroons,
apart from his own region; encouraged discrimination against Southern
Cameroonians; and therefore instigate regional and tribal hatred
amongst the people based on linguistic and regional lines; treated
Anglophones with contempt attacking English Language in his recent
visit in France and encouraging his Ministers to utter disparaging
remarks against Southern Cameroonians with impunity. His rule
perfected thievery, fraud and graft to an art form thus corrupting
public life and the new generation. Arrogance, meretricious
impudence, crude manners and outright falsity is the order of the
day. His misrule has been that of monumental economic failure for a
country blessed with so much human and natural resource.

The arrogance which he addressed the people yesterday show the degree
of disrespect and contempt he holds against the ordinary man. This is
a man that has been supported from the public treasury since he
returned home from his studies almost 46 years ago. He has never paid
rent; never bought petrol with his own money. All was provided him by
the people. Yet he disrespects them with amazing abandon when they
revolt against western level prices of goods and services in a
country with a per capita income of less than £1000. This, to this
writer, is totally unacceptable as it constitutes economic and social
genocide. It is, therefore, the considered opinion of this writer
that Monsieur Paul Biya leaves quietly so that the people can reflect
and come up with a solution to cure the ills he has created without
bloodshed; and the opportunity for the people to live freely enriched
lives without another oppressive dictator or colonial agent
tormenting them ever again.

Mbua

[Richie]

Laughing matter here. Can u imagine the fool does not even recognise the fact that the youths have grievances? This is a president indeed. YOU CAN NOT FOOL ALL THE PEOPLE ALL THE TIME. It is time we face the truth in this country. THIS TIME BIYA MUST NOT ONLY GO BUT PAY-BACK BEFORE LEAVING. We have stomached enough it

[bobong]

bullshit,you know what we are so so tired of even listening to him.i have never seen someone who makes me sick as Mr Biya .Who is manipulating who in this case.The simple fact is that we are tired and we are now trying to do some thing about it and he thinks we are being manipulated.Is his manipulation not enough to drive us crazy?
what the hell does he want use to do,does he not know that if all Cameroonians have the chance they will have left the country for him.Now we are ready for him ,it is either he and his boys will succeed or we will,because now is the time to act.He has ruled the country by divide and rule which normally is suppose to put the different ethnic groups in the county at longer heads,but i just wish that Cameroons are intelligent enough to see his game and not allow this to happen.

We have a single problem and that is him and his present regime,who have suck the country dry.and still he has the gods to try to transfer blames.Insulting the Youths is somethings,this is not fare.This time we are on his back and will stop at nothing until we see him and his bad regime go.
And to make sure that another person who thinks he or she will take power and try to turn us in to fools again will have to think really well.
These are the type of people who have made Africans to be consider as losers and a race of nobodies and we have had enough of them.God bless us

[ArreyB]

Let's all pray for the families of those whose lives have been lost for our noble cause. It is up to us to make sure they did not die in vain.

We all know Biya is afraid of doomsday- they day all his voodoo will finally fail, and he and his henchmen will lose it all. I can't believe he is mentioning the word democracy, does he think he is the only one to know the meaning of that word? I believe his definition is oppression and enslavement of your countrymen. He is complaining about destruction of property when he has not built anything in the last 25 years, and he is even bold enough to say we were not supposed to confront the forces of law and order as if they are assassins. I believe the forces are supposed to protect the people not kill them.

My friends, the greatest fear of any dictator is when he knows the end is closer than he expected.

We should all call for his resignation- the voice of the people must prevail. We also have to make sure Biya and his henchmen are brought to book, so that they pay for their crimes.

[ftroit]

Let me be the first to make this calling. Apparently (and as of today) the so-called "leaders of the Cameroonian societY" in the diaspora and particularly in the USA have yet to take significant action regarding this matter.

May all Cameroonians of goodwill living in the USA, the UK and continental Europe (pro SCNC or not) write to the Congressmen, Senators representing their Districts or States (or provinces or cities as applicable) denouncing the government's refusal not to clearly and unambiguously reject modifying the relevant constitutional provisions allowing the current president to seek additional term. I've called some fellows here in the US who identify themselves as community leaders, however, i'm appalled at the lethargy at getting word out. While I don't have time to organize a group, I won't mind working with like-minded individuals to come up possibly with standard letters that can be forwarded to interested parties for them to mail out to their legislative and elected representatives. Anyone interested can send email to proesquire@yahoo.com . Cameroon does not need to go the Kenya route of violence for the international community to intervene. In fact, it appears we're already there!

proesquire@yahoo.com

[rexon]

Mr Mburlih,

I am not minimising the Anyangwe government. If you study popular revolutions that have led to the fragmentation of states, you will realise that the solution is not always within the politics. What might influence the complete decolonisation of the Southern Cameroons might still be the chaos within the occupying regime and maybe its military. If there is chaos in the Southern Cameroons and La Republique, there is a window of opportunity for us to reorganise ourselves, err our own grievances and opt out. All the news organs have found it difficult to establish what is behind the strikes all over our territory. I can tell you for sure that my boys in Mutengene are instead vying for control of their own country (the Southern Cameroons), at least the ones i have spoken to whilst things are going rough. The complete decolonisation of their territory is of a historic and enormous importance to them than the current disputes relating to price hikes going on. They have harnessed a resentment for the regime more because they have seen and experienced the rape, mutilation and abuse of their rights as Southern Cameroonians on a daily basis and what matters to them most is their long term future as a citizen of their own country.They are not looking forward to the government of Carlson Anyangwe or any other group to liberate them at their own time and in their own way. Any window of opportunity is good for them and if the government comes in to support them, that would be fine. The freedom of the Southern Cameroons might and might not be won in the courts.My boys believe the confusion is good for them and if given the necessary support, it would be an appropriate time for them to drive the occupying regime to the east of the Moungo where they belong. Citizens of La Republique have not waited for NJFN and his SDF to save them from the economic exploitation by Biya's henchmen who are managing those cartels. Political and social chaos always create an opportunity for popular oppinions to thrive.

[Ted]

I haven't read any comment from RICARDO AND HIS PALS ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN CAMEROON

[King]

Mr. Biya has proven that when things go wrong, the best thing to do is to be arrogant. No wonder, when Prof. Lambi apologized about what caused the strike in UB, he was fired

[Muki StoneHall]

Does anyone here knows any other source where one can get updates on the situation? Looks like its becoming increasing difficult for the media outlets in Cameroon to operate. Please help share the news or the sources.

[one cameroon]

GUYS I WANT YOU GUYS TO ALSO READ OTHER FRENCH SITS AND SEE WHATIS HAPPENING TAKE A LOOK AT BONABERI.COM THERE IS A GREA PROGRAMME THRE BY A GROUP CALLED CODE WE IN THE OTHER SIDE CAN ALSO DO SOMETHINGIFD WE TAKEPAT IN THIS PROGRAMME OF CLOSING CAMERON EMBASSIES IN EUROPE OR ELSEWHERE AND CARRY A STRIKE INFRONT OF THE EROPEA UNION BIDING N THE VARIOUS COUNTRIE WE FIND OURSELVES IN. I THINK THIS WILL BE A GREAT MOVE. OUR CASE HAS ALREADY BEEN BROADCASTED ON FRANCE NATIONAL TV, SAME THT INTERVIEWED BIYA SOMTIM AG.PLEASE LET US FORGET THIS REGIONAL ATRED BROUGHT BY BIYA AND JOIN HANDS FOR TOGATHR WE'RE GOING O SWEEP LIKE THE WIND BLOWING ACROSS A BEACH SWEEPING EVERYTHG.MAY GOD BE OUR HELPER.

[Ottou]

A speech that was made after consulting witch doctors - the son of a catechist.
The end of the reign of tyrand Biya is evident and he is blinded as it has happened to African dictators. The use of force will not help. This is a strong warning that a majority of Cameroonians are not satisfy with the present status quo.
God save cameroon.

[mimi]

I am sometimes ashamed to say i am a Cameroonian because of the very bad situation in Cameroon( poverty, unemployment, inflation etc. There are hundreds or thousand of Cameroonians in Europe and America because our Wicked and Greedy government officials who only care about their own stomachs. What a shamful speech from our Dictator who calls himself President.Every year thosands of youths graduate from the university and to go home to depent on the poor parents. What a pity. Biya why not resign like the president of Cuba did.
Shameless chop broke pot.