November 6th, 1982, is the day that Paul Biya, through the machinations of France, was made President of Cameroon in one of the most undemocratic ways possible. His predecessor simply made way for him to become President. That was thirty five years ago! Over this period, Biya has concocted one ill-informed policy after another, running the Cameroon economy aground in the process. His disdain for the country is seen in the fact that he spends more time travelling in Europe than he does in Cameroon. During his reign, the country has galloped from one political crisis to another while suffering an economic crisis that has lasted throughout his reign.
November 6th, 1982, will live in infamy in the history of Cameroon because since Biya became the President of the country, this little, prosperous country has been looted so badly that its denizens have been demoralized and are even despairing of its future. As Paul Biya celebrates 35 years of his dictatorship, the country, especially its Anglophone region, has descended into violence and uncertainty. Such profound failure of governance would be embarrassing to anyone interested in the future of a people. But not Paul Biya. The future of the country continue to be precarious under his misrule and the line of succession in the country is not even clear as it is not clear which constitution under which Cameroon is being governed. It is quite a tragic state of affairs that calls for deep concern. This state of affairs ought to be condemned and rejected by all people of goodwill. No people in our world today deserver the dastardly treatment Paul Biya is meting out on Cameroonians. November 6th, 1982, will be remembered with horror in Cameroon.
November 6th, 1982, will live in infamy in the history of Cameroon because since Biya became the President of the country, this little, prosperous country has been looted so badly that its denizens have been demoralized and are even despairing of its future. As Paul Biya celebrates 35 years of his dictatorship, the country, especially its Anglophone region, has descended into violence and uncertainty. Such profound failure of governance would be embarrassing to anyone interested in the future of a people. But not Paul Biya. The future of the country continue to be precarious under his misrule and the line of succession in the country is not even clear as it is not clear which constitution under which Cameroon is being governed. It is quite a tragic state of affairs that calls for deep concern. This state of affairs ought to be condemned and rejected by all people of goodwill. No people in our world today deserver the dastardly treatment Paul Biya is meting out on Cameroonians. November 6th, 1982, will be remembered with horror in Cameroon.
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