As militants are taking the bull by the horns, shunning separatists threats by taking part in national events ; authorities on the field are helping them build confidence.
Increasingly, militants of the CPDM in the English speaking regions of Cameroon are working together with the population to ensure a return to normal life. The just ended African Nation’s cup was a palpable example where they showed their love for Cameroon and their desire to have their freedom. It was the same atmosphere that prevailed during the celebration of the 56th edition of the national youth day. there is no gainsaying that the people who have been subjected to untold suffering due to fear are now braving the odds and stepping out to regain their normal life in defiance of any secessionists calls.
Authorities of the CPDM are building on this show of bravery to ensure that they turn the tides. They are organizing several outdoor activities to help the militants understand that they can express themselves freely without fear. In the Ngohketunjia I section-Ndop of the CPDM, the youth wing under the leadership of YCPDM Section President Pius Mingo is being mobilized to gear up towards the upcoming celebration of the party anniversary on March 24.
It is the same atmosphere in the Ngohketunjia III Section in Babessi where the Section President David Chindong has been encouraging football competitions and other outdoor activities. The essence of all these is to reassure the people that life is gradually returning to normal and they have a part to play.
As the authorities build the confidence of the militants, they continue to reiterate the call of the National President Paul Biya to the few who are still in the bushes to come out so that together they pick up their pieces.
Most of the local authorities are cueing according to Pius Mingo of Ndop YCPDM “the Youths have the knife and the yam. If the youths conquer fear and continue this trend of normal life, the rest will follow”, he said. “This is because the people who spearheaded the chaos were youth”, he insisted.
Irene AWENEG
