Cameroon's participation during the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympics was full of fanfare. Many admired the robe they wore. However, it soon turned out the the Olympics is not about bright robes; it is in fact a competition. When the thing became a competition, the Cameroonian delegation did not win a single medal. As if that was not disappointing enough, some members of the Cameroonian delegation have gone missing. According to the English people, these Cameroonian Olympians have absconded. In Cameroon, the move is known as "bush falling."
The desire of Cameroonians to run away from their country has astronomically increased since Paul Biya became the dictator of the country. With the increasing hardship that he has brought on the country, many of the young people look elsewhere for better life. Any decent leader would be ashamed when representatives of the country abscond. But Paul Biya, being a dictator, is incapable of shame.
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Ngong, there is no link between the disappearance of the Cameroonian athletes and President Paul Biya bein in power. There are many young Cameroonians who stay back in their country and succeed. Are we the poorest country in the world? Why did others not run away? It is simply bad faith and the act had been planned long before. The least thing that happens in a country cannot be hanged on the President’s neck, it’s just too easy that way. I think everyone needs to be responsible for his acts. It is clear in your analysis that you bear a grudge against President Paul Biya and it is normal, no leader can be loved by all, but you need to stay focused in your critics and not led your emotions take over you.
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