The people of Kupe Muanenguba Division in the South West Region have declared that Paul Biya is their candidate for the October presidential elections.
They came together in Bangem on 3 May 2025 in a grand display of unity and gratitude to thank President Paul Biya for the construction of the Bangem-Nguti road. The grand rally, held under the auspices of Minister Elung Paul Che, Deputy Secretary General at the Presidency, affirming the strong bond between the President and the people.
Mayor Ekungwe Kang Christopher, Bangem Council, lauded the stakeholders involved in the project and praised Minister Elung Paul Che for his tireless efforts in bringing the very best to his people. The mayor’s words were echoed by the President of the Kupe Muanenguba Chiefs Conference, Paramount Ruler Chief Nnane Nnoko Emmanuel, who hailed President Biya as the protector of the defenceless. The Chief’s endorsement of President Biya was clear, as he urged his subjects to register and vote for him in the upcoming presidential elections. As custodians of the land, he pledged that they would jealously guard the precious gift of the road, promising to take action against anyone planning to destroy it. The CPDM party executive of the three wings and from the three Sections- Tombel, Bangem and Nguti all promised a landslide victory for President Biya in all corners of the division, a pledge evident in the massive turnout at the rally.
They highlighted not only the improved accessibility brought about by the road but also the other social amenities provided by the President for the wellbeing of the people.
Minister Elung Paul Che in his address, emphasized the importance of registering to vote. “Let all sons and daughters of Kupe Muanenguba endeavour to procure national identity cards, get registered, and on the appointed day, come out massively to vote,” he urged. “We shall confirm our support and plebiscite His Excellency Paul Biya for another mandate,” Minister Elung declared, echoing the sentiments of the gathered crowd.
The Minister praised the President’s visionary leadership, saying, “President Paul Biya has shown us favour time and again, let us show him that we remain committed in our unwavering support.”
With the October elections approaching, the people of Kupe Muanenguba are more determined than ever to demonstrate their loyalty to President Paul Biya. As Minister Elung Paul Che put it, “By so doing, we shall build on the many achievements we have benefitted since our division was created by President Paul Biya in 1992.” The stage is set for a resounding victory for the CPDM and its national President Paul Biya in Kupe Muanenguba.
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Elung Paul Che, Deputy Secretary General at the Presidency
“Kupe Muanenguba is aligned behind President Paul Biya”
We came to say thank you to His Excellency Paul Biya, the President of the Republic for the special gift of the Bangem – Nguti road. The entire population is very satisfied and spontaneously we decided to hold this event to show our gratitude to the Head of State. I can assure you it is unprecedented. We are overwhelmed by the reaction and the sentiments not only of the elite but the general population. He created Kupe Muanenguba division in 1992 and he has given us everything we have here. So, in unanimity, the population has decided to renew its support to Paul Biya and has invited him to be the candidate of the Kupe Muanenguba people, assuring him of our 100 percent vote in October 2025.
Claudette Chin