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| Rev. Sam Otteh Esale |
My fellow Cameroonians,
Heed the good counsels of the wise and stay clear out of harm’s way. Do not be fooled by those who do not love you, but are trying to impose their agenda on you. They're using you to achieve their evil machinations of "Divide and Conquer." They live with their families abroad and have nothing to lose in your struggle for Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. They have Nothing to lose.
There is a better alternative to the madness. You must be the ones to decide between conflicting alternatives and that choice must be made in a Referendum, to be sustainable. I offer you a 10-States Federation as one viable choice.
I am from Ndian division and these Secession instigators have NOT told us why Secession would be better than a 10-States Federation, for the people of Ndian division. They haven't addressed that issue to the satisfaction of my constituency.
What would Secession accomplish, that a 10-States Federation won't achieve in Cameroon?
a) Civil War, Terrorism & Refugees?
b) Killing and maiming of innocent folks, including children?
c) Destruction of public/private property?
d) School boycotts & Ghost Towns?
e) Loss of blood & treasure?
Keep in mind that leaders of this Secession agenda reside abroad and most of them are not Cameroonians. They carry foreign passports. That's why they are not there to help or support you. And where is the Residence of the President of Ambazonia, aka Southern Cameroons? Is he in Cameroon today to celebrate your ‘victory’ with you? No. You see?
They hide behind computer screens in the safety of their basements abroad, but have the audacity to sow seeds of discord and lead you into temptation. Do Not Fall prey to their malicious ploys. They don't care about you. They don't love you. That is why they threaten you with death if you don't agree with their foolishness or obey their ghost town orders and school boycotts. Their children are in schools abroad. Secessionists themselves go to work every day, to earn their keep.
How many of your Parliamentarians have resigned so far?
About 5. Are they regretting for their wrong and hasty decision to resign? Or they simply caved to your pressure and intimidation tactics or your promise of death if they did not resign?
How many of your Senators have resigned? None.
How many of you Senior Divisional Officers and Divisional Officers have resigned? None
How many of your professionals who work for the government have resigned, e.g. Teachers, Magistrates, Doctors, all civil servants including Ambassadors or Embassy Attachés have resigned? None
How many Ministers have resigned? None
How many Law Enforcement Officials have resigned, “Mbere Khaki” or Gendarmes/Peace officers? None. It has been reported (Guardian Post) that the lawyers have resumed work in the North and South West Regions.
How many Military Officials have resigned? None. Rather, they have pledged their loyalty to the government and to those who decided not to follow the government orders, they have been brought to submission one way or the other.
Heed the good counsels of the wise and stay clear out of harm’s way. Do not be fooled by those who do not love you, but are trying to impose their agenda on you. They're using you to achieve their evil machinations of "Divide and Conquer." They live with their families abroad and have nothing to lose in your struggle for Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. They have Nothing to lose.
There is a better alternative to the madness. You must be the ones to decide between conflicting alternatives and that choice must be made in a Referendum, to be sustainable. I offer you a 10-States Federation as one viable choice.
I am from Ndian division and these Secession instigators have NOT told us why Secession would be better than a 10-States Federation, for the people of Ndian division. They haven't addressed that issue to the satisfaction of my constituency.
What would Secession accomplish, that a 10-States Federation won't achieve in Cameroon?
a) Civil War, Terrorism & Refugees?
b) Killing and maiming of innocent folks, including children?
c) Destruction of public/private property?
d) School boycotts & Ghost Towns?
e) Loss of blood & treasure?
Keep in mind that leaders of this Secession agenda reside abroad and most of them are not Cameroonians. They carry foreign passports. That's why they are not there to help or support you. And where is the Residence of the President of Ambazonia, aka Southern Cameroons? Is he in Cameroon today to celebrate your ‘victory’ with you? No. You see?
They hide behind computer screens in the safety of their basements abroad, but have the audacity to sow seeds of discord and lead you into temptation. Do Not Fall prey to their malicious ploys. They don't care about you. They don't love you. That is why they threaten you with death if you don't agree with their foolishness or obey their ghost town orders and school boycotts. Their children are in schools abroad. Secessionists themselves go to work every day, to earn their keep.
How many of your Parliamentarians have resigned so far?
About 5. Are they regretting for their wrong and hasty decision to resign? Or they simply caved to your pressure and intimidation tactics or your promise of death if they did not resign?
How many of your Senators have resigned? None.
How many of you Senior Divisional Officers and Divisional Officers have resigned? None
How many of your professionals who work for the government have resigned, e.g. Teachers, Magistrates, Doctors, all civil servants including Ambassadors or Embassy Attachés have resigned? None
How many Ministers have resigned? None
How many Law Enforcement Officials have resigned, “Mbere Khaki” or Gendarmes/Peace officers? None. It has been reported (Guardian Post) that the lawyers have resumed work in the North and South West Regions.
How many Military Officials have resigned? None. Rather, they have pledged their loyalty to the government and to those who decided not to follow the government orders, they have been brought to submission one way or the other.
If these people resigned today, what would they do in West Cameroon? What
structures are in place in West Cameroon to accommodate the displaced civil
servants who have families to worry about? None because they have not thought
of any.
Would they forfeit their Pensions or Retirement Benefits? The Civil Servants are confused especially as the Secessionists are not providing any viable options but noise
How long would they last without a paycheck or salary? Not for long.
Would they forfeit their Pensions or Retirement Benefits? The Civil Servants are confused especially as the Secessionists are not providing any viable options but noise
How long would they last without a paycheck or salary? Not for long.
Who will provide
gainful employment for these professionals and technocrats who have served the
government for decades? Only the
government can.
Have these Secessionists thought about these things? No.
If all Anglophone Business people in Douala, Yaoundé & Bafoussam went back to West Cameroon today as Refugees, how would they make a living? Why did they move in the first place? Greener pasture?
These and more are the questions that these shortsighted Secessionists have never discussed or thought about or even dared to answer. That is why I do not agree with their agenda. It is inhuman, disruptive, dangerous, callous and deceptive. These folks have never held elected office anywhere in the world, and so they are incapable of even conceptualizing the consequences of their foolishness and stupidity.
There are more Anglophones in East Cameroon today, than there are Francophones in West Cameroon. Refugee conditions in West Cameroon would be worse than was obtained during the Civil Wars in Nigeria & Chad. It will become a Humanitarian Crisis of Biblical proportion, and it will cost lives and treasure. There will be mass poverty, sickness, disease and death toll will be high. Who does not understand the meaning and consequences of genocide?
These Secessionists have no plans on how to accommodate the millions of Refugees involved in a crisis of this magnitude. They are playing with human lives as they seek for notice in a very primitive way.
Have these Secessionists thought about these things? No.
If all Anglophone Business people in Douala, Yaoundé & Bafoussam went back to West Cameroon today as Refugees, how would they make a living? Why did they move in the first place? Greener pasture?
These and more are the questions that these shortsighted Secessionists have never discussed or thought about or even dared to answer. That is why I do not agree with their agenda. It is inhuman, disruptive, dangerous, callous and deceptive. These folks have never held elected office anywhere in the world, and so they are incapable of even conceptualizing the consequences of their foolishness and stupidity.
There are more Anglophones in East Cameroon today, than there are Francophones in West Cameroon. Refugee conditions in West Cameroon would be worse than was obtained during the Civil Wars in Nigeria & Chad. It will become a Humanitarian Crisis of Biblical proportion, and it will cost lives and treasure. There will be mass poverty, sickness, disease and death toll will be high. Who does not understand the meaning and consequences of genocide?
These Secessionists have no plans on how to accommodate the millions of Refugees involved in a crisis of this magnitude. They are playing with human lives as they seek for notice in a very primitive way.
What will a 10-States Federation achieve?
A 10-States Federation would be far less disruptive and destructive than the
Secession foolishness. And it will liberate the country from the yoke of
oppression and corruption. Nobody will lose anything. It is a
win-win-proposition which will root out centralization, corruption and the
Oligarchy in Cameroon. Let us have a Referendum and make the best decision for
the future of our children, grand children and great grandchildren and for
posterity.These Secessionists don't possess a crystal ball to decide for the rest of us. The action is unacceptable. But the only credit I can give to the Secessionists is, if the government decides to have a National Dialogue, it is largely because of their efforts.
My Brethren, for now, Keep the peace. Obey the Laws of your country and respect the orders by Law Enforcement and your elected representatives. God is watching you from a distance.
"United We Stand, Provided We Fall."
May God Bless Cameroon, until we get to the Federation of Cameroon, soon. This is a journey and the destination is neigh.
God is watching you from a distance.
Wish the Best to all.
May God Bless Cameroon, until we get to the Federation of Cameroon, soon. This is a journey and the destination is neigh.
God is watching you from a distance.
Wish the Best to all.
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