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Saturday, February 17, 2018

Who Succeeds Fru Ndi's as SDF Presidential Candidate?

Next weekend, the Social Democratic Front (leading opposition political party in Cameron) will hold its national convention in Bamenda to elect a new Presidential candidate. The primaries would be decisive; given that it would be the first time since the creation of that party that SDF Chieftain, Ni John Fru Ndi will twirl over the position of Presidential aspirant to another person.

Three contenders have declared their ambitions to succeed Ni John Fru Ndi. There are Hon. Osih Joshua, Hon. Joseph Mbah Ndam and Hon. Fobi Simon Nchinda. They are all members of parliament. Public opinion holds that this exercise is a crucial and important one not only for the SDF, but also for the ongoing democratic process in the county.
However some political pundits think that Osih Joshua is a sure bet because he has the support of the youths while others say Fobi Simon may emerge victorious given that he nursed the ambitions long ago. So, this is the opportunity for him to excel. Another school of thought holds that though Joseph Mbah seems an outsider in the race, he is the most astute politician and has a lot of experience. Therefore he could spring surprises.
Speculations as to who is Ni John fru Ndi’s own candidate abound high. This is so because some observers think if Ni John Fru Ndi declares for a candidate, he may influence the delegates. Notwithstanding, next weekend SDF militants will be looking to this elections for a better future. Cameroonians will be watching. One thing is clear that Cameroonians are tired of having the same candidates for several years.


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