A Message To The Opposition Leaders In Cameroon 

By Alex Fotoh*

It is midnight in Cameroon. It is midnight in the political order. It is midnight in the psychological order. It is midnight in the social order. But it is only after midnight that there can be daybreak. And it is only when it is dark enough that we can see the stars. The problems in Cameroon are squarely a problem of leadership. It manifests in bad governance.

 It manifests in under development. It manifests in calls for separation. It manifests in the inability of opposition leaders to unite. Having regard to voters’ apathy and rigging, it is clear that none of the fragmented opposition can and will win the 2025 presidential election. Only a united opposition can win the 2025 presidential election.

A united opposition is possible. Opposition leaders should lead by example. Cameroonians demand from them what they demand from President Biya. Opposition leaders should put aside their narrow political differences, selfish interest and paranoia and unite for the good of the country.

Barrister Akere Muna, Professor Maurice Kamto, Honourable Joshua Osih, and Honourable Cabral Libii should come together and sign a Pact for the liberation of Cameroon.

 Be committed to democratic principles and accept the outcome of internal democratic processes. One person should be selected through a draw of lots to represent the united opposition.

The united opposition leaders must be willing to defend the votes of the people through a non-violent direct action. The united opposition leaders must be willing to suffer, go to jail, and even lay down their lives for the people.

The moment demands a leader who is a good shepherd and not a hireling. The moment demands a biblical Moses who will lead Cameroonians out of their long years of suffering and neglect. The Pact for the liberation of Cameroon should embody this spirit.

*Alex Fotoh is an International Lawyer and founder of A Fotoh & Associates Inc based in Cape Town, South Africa