Voice Of The Oppressed

Re: Why The SDF Will Boycott May 20 Celebrations

By Neba-Fuh

I read with keen interest the firm stand by the Social Democratic Front, SDF to boycott this year's 'National Day' celebrations published in the web edition of The Post Newspaper Why The SDF Will Boycott May 20 Celebrations
It should be recalled that the strategy of boycotting National Day celebrations is not a new phenomenon in the Cameroons and of course, it is not the first time SDF is staging a boycott.

Is The Front Becoming Fun? Part II

By Neba-Fuh

The preamble of the Manifesto of the Social Democratic Front(SDF) highlights amongst other vices: 'humiliation of Cameroonians, oppression, hypocrisy and confusion' as some of the triggers that necessitated the creation of the Front.
The founding fathers' holistic approach to the Cameroonian problems, had replaced the original agenda of the idea of a platform to address the Southern Cameroons struggle. A vision had been ditched and a national political party the SDF emerged.

Is The Front Becoming Fun? Part I

By Neba-Fuh

Albert Mukong(late)
The role of any opposition party in an established democracy is to be an unsolicited watchdog of the ruling party, while constantly aspiring to take over power through democratic means, if possible. A front is a movement aimed at achieving a specified political objective.

Corruption: Former Ambassador To The US, Detained!

By Neba-Fuh

Whether Mr Jerome Mendouga, former Ambassador of Cameroun to the United States of America sought asylum in the US or not, is insignificant , compared to the harm he is alleged to have caused the people of this nation by getting involved in a shady deal to buy an unfit plane for a worthless ruler. After all, immigration officials of host nations done grant asylum depending on whether the reasons for your persecution or would-be persecution in your country of origin are necessarily justified or not.

Virtual Freedom In A Real Dictatorship

By Neba-Fuh

When the court session reconvenes to hear the flimsy case about a hardworking science teacher, Roland Fube, who was arrested and tortured by agents of the Yaounde regime, under a flimsy excuse that he was insulting or planning to assassinate the 'head of state'  or whatever, genuine patriots will ponder and fathom how mean, intolerant, and cowardly this oligarchy has become. 

Papal Visit:What Impact On The Regime and The Immorality Of Some Clergymen?

By Neba-Fuh

The polemics surrounding the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to The Cameroons  is not without reasons. If one views the Roman Catholic Church as a religious body with an authoritative moral standing, then it is obvious that her leader-the Pope, has the right to visit his followers  anywhere and at anytime of his choosing.

On the other hand, if one views the Vatican City as a sovereign state with a leader or ruler, then  it is diplomatically unquestionable for its leader being the Pope to pay  a visit to The Cameroons, at any agreed time. In the latter case, the Vatican cannot disentangle itself from all the political attributes-be it virtuous or vicious that go with any sovereign state.

February 11 - Eclipsing Its Historical Significance

By Neba-Fuh

A historical date like  February 11, has been reduced to a mere tea time slot in the historical calendar of  the Cameroons, where kids,pupils,students, non-schooling youths, young adults and even adults amplify their exuberance. I have no problem with celebrating a Youth Day, for while still  a youth, I really enjoyed celebrating this day that was introduced to us as the 'National Youth Day'.
On the eve of every 'Youth Day', Mr Biya addresses the youth, outlining what his regime has attempted to do, has not done, or can not do.

ELECAM- Another Trust Betrayed!

By Neba-Fuh

The Supreme Court's commissioning of the 10 persons appointed by Mr Biya , to man the rigging machines of elections in Cameroun under the banner of ELECAM (supposedly a 'neutral' body to manage  elections),  is the last attempt by rats to mount a catwalk where the audience is  made up of cats. 

Biya: A Ruler Who Is Out Of Touch

By Neba-Fuh

"We therefore immediately embarked on the process of constitutional revision in order to remove a hurdle which was looming over our political future in the medium-term. I believe that the majority of the Cameroonian people understood the meaning of this reform which, in any case, leaves all options open". - Paul Biya

Biya's ritualistic end of year speech to the people of Cameroun is a provocative piece incoherent with the spirit of  political leadership even in its most pretentious state.
He exhibited extreme detachment from his populace in every sense of it.

GAMBLING WITH PEOPLE'S POWER: 'REGIONALIZING' THE PROVINCES

By Neba-Fuh

A recent decree by  Cameroun's ruler, Paul Biya  renamed  the ten provinces of that nation. They will henceforth be called regions. This decree is a follow up of the amendment of the 1972 constitution adopted in  1996; which was later manipulated in 2008.
The so called 1996 constitution stipulates the creation of regions, which are suppose to be  semi-autonomous. It has taken 12 years to name those regions, and it will surely take another 12 years to make them semi- autonomous.