“Independence” celebration: A diagnosis of the two phases and perspectives

By Aloysius AGENDIA  on Participating in Positive Change

When I visited the website marking what has been described as Cameroon’s “50 years of independence”, I was struck by the apparent paucity of information  on architects like EML Endeley, John Ngu Foncha,  Ahmadou Ahidjo etc . There was practically  no information on others like Um Nyobe,  Ernest Ouandie, Roland Moumie, Ndeh Ntumanza, Martin Paul Samba, Rudolf Douala Manga Bell.

I was also flabbergasted by the no-mention of the achievements during the first “22 years of independence” of Cameroon under Ahidjo whereas; the website is awashed by a myriad of “ambitions” during the second 28 years with President Paul Biya. I was also appalled by the fact that, the home page of the site has just the photo of President Paul Biya as if he was the architect of Cameroon independence.

How can can America celebrate independence without talking of the Washingtons, the Jaffersons etc.  This was the reason why I decided to dig into some archives to make an assessment of the first 22 years of “independence” and the second 28. This was under the framework of us knowing where we are from, and, where we are going to. 

Below are some developments carried out or initiated by either President Ahmadou Ahidjo or Paul Biya. The trends are presented in a tabulated form in the field of democracy and liberty, diplomacy, administration, security and governance, public health, education, road infrastructure, state companies etc.  This assessment, from 1960-2005, was published by Le Messager in November 2005 but, I realised that a lot of things were lacking concerning the English part of Cameroon. I have added some data from 2005 t0 2010. All the items I have added are in asterix.

One thing stands out clear, Ahidjo might not have done so well when we compare to the aspirations of Cameroonians at the time. But again, when we make a comparison of President Biya’s tenure, we realise that Ahidjo was a better evil. That does not cancel the fact that President Paul Biya scores significant points on of freedom expression, irrespective of the fact that Cameroon is still considered NOT FREE by bodies like Freedom House (2010).  

The same critical principles will apply post Biya. If the person who assumes office does not do better, Biya would be considered a better option.

 But there is one thing that  our two post independence rulers have had in common; neither of them spoke/speaks English, which is one of Cameroon official languages. None of them seem to have had the interest of the English speaking part of Cameroon at heart, as many English speaking Cameroonians would have loved their president to. Neither of them was  really  or has been an epitome of a nationalistic or patriotic leader. They seem to be more as colonial administrators. Cameroonians especially the youths will have to take their destiny in their hands if at all they want any positive change.

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[Chief Ayuk Arrey]

The fact remains very clear that we're a colonized people and the History of the colonized people will always be shunned by the Colonizer-La Republique.
Our ambitions of Independence is moving closer and I belief that we will get there.
Mallam Ahidjo and Biza Paul and their Paris counterparts are the Devils behind Southern Cameroon predicaments.

"Destiny can be Delayed But It can never be Change"

At the appointed time, on that day and in that hour, History will be made. The Destiny of Southern Cameroons lies in our own hands.

[Mallam Shehu]

Njimafor,

Independence anniversary illustriously executed, thought I will see one of your Molotov concoction explode on my TV screen--you and your battalion are nothing but empty vessels.

Examine the portrait above critically, those are some of the people you should dig out and ask them why must we be in the situation in which we find ourselves right now. Why?

Stop growling sir, learn to accept things the way they come and make good use of the least you’ve got.

[Chief Ayuk Arrey]

Dear Mallam
If you don´t know your rights and the history of southern cameroon then keep quite.people like you will invite western or chinese colonization and slave trade into Africa and will say there`s nothing wrong with it.

Accept things the way they`re but we will never retreat, our fight goes and we will get there.
Southern Cameroon will get it Independence on that day,on that hour and history will be made.
La Republiques spies like you are a disgrace to Humanity.

[njimaforboy]

I am not surprised by the fact that u do not pay attention to details.

We warned the butcher not to celebrate his loot in Bamenda, we never prevented him from doing so from his hide out. Read what i wrote.

You are just a looser who has nothing to offer society. The theory of natural selection will not spare u for long,Nyamfuka.

[Mallam Shehu]

Honorable,

Our probs can only be solved if we remain united, be it with la République or among ourselves, Southern Cameroonians.

We can still fight for our rights while being united. Just need the right Anglo mouthpiece and the right timing to advocate for a better wealth redistribution of Southern Cameroon's natural resources. Anything short of that, will just add more “Fungué” on fire Honorable.

United we stand, divided we fall. Ask the Germans or the Koreans, they'll refresh your brain on how it is to live a life apart and at constant war with your relatives for centuries, all cos of division...

[Chief Ayuk Arrey]

Who says La Republique is our relative? The South Koreans are better place than when they were with the North Koreans.If there`s a problem amongst the Koreans then it`s because of Jealousy.
La Republique is jealous of Southern Cameroon and is doing everything possible to keep us undeveloped.

The conscience of La Republique will keep on hunting her on the matter of Southern Cameroon in International Politics.

It`s better to live in the Lions Den than to live under annexation by La republique`s regime.

[Ma Mary]

Freedom is of higher value than "unity". Do not hold me down by force and carry on about "unity". Mallam take note.

[njimaforboy]

They will not hold us down for long from now because we have all the materials necessary for a raw combustion.

If Paul Biya, the Butcher of etoudi, wants to enjoy his loot into his very old age, it is time he listen to reason, though this may be difficult for an insane old man who has lost many bearings. It is up to goonks like this one to offer the butcher sane advice.

The problem here is trying to figure out who is more brain dead, Paul Biya, Shehu,Dipoko,
Molua, Samba or all frogs.

If they all are brain dead from all indications, then the bigger problem is , who is ruling Cameroon.

Give us our freedom, or death to LA Republique.

[Mallam Shehu]

If it's better to live in the midst of lions than under la République, Njimafor, please change the status quo and I'll rally behind you, unconditionally.

[njimaforboy]

This is not about instant gratification which is what you desire. This is about an independent Southern Cameroon, which as you know, you and i may not live to see, but our children will continue the fight.

When i left West Point in my youth, little did i know that in my old age i will be here in Cameroon fighting for the independence of Southern Cameroon.

Your love and lust for La Republique is about the instant gratification u are getting while forgeting about posterity.

We do not need you to rally behind us because we are unable to meet that proimitive animal instinct which is still so much in u despite evolution.

[Mallam Shehu]

Njimafor go ahead with the guerrilla tactics you learnt from West-point please, mine is a non violent one. All I know, nothing can last forever, it is just a matter of time and the status quo shall alter.

[Dan]

XP

[njimaforboy]

The problem with waiting for time is that looting of Southern Cameroon continues, and will continue with even Paul Biya, the butcher of etoudi on a respirator.

We have waited for too long for the status quo to alter,we have ran out of time and patience.

All we can make from your begging for time is to loot more, transfer more of your loot to foreign banks and Countries, and cover up your tracts.