There was fanfare and ecstasy in Donga Mantung V as over 300 former ANDP and SDF Militants decamped to join the ruling CPDM ahead of February 9, Municipal/Legislative Elections. The massive decamped was during the Thank-you ceremony organized by H.E Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry, to express gratitude to the people of Misaje Sub Division for respecting his advice to remain peace loving, avoiding secessionist activities and thus sparing the lives of people most especially the youths. An estimated 15. 000 man crowd attended the groundbreaking event. Pundits says the event entered the annals of history as highest crowd puller in recent years. Present at the ceremonial ground to grease the event was the Senior Divisional Officer for Donga Mantung Division. His presence was already an indicator that the two in one event was to be grandiose.
Addressing the population of Misaje, the Lord Mayor of Misaje Council, Sammy Mbgata Nforkemba, used the occasion to present the achievements of his council in five years. He frowned at illusionists and called on the population to give a deaf ear to those who want to deceive them. Sammy Mbgata added that the marriage between the CPDM and Misaje people is marriage that is endless and urged on the population not to be deceived by the power hungry Nkenda Simon of the ANDP.
The mayor’s presentation was further greased by the numerous speakers. Speaker after speaker echoed need for militants to be highly committed to the great CPDM party for meaningful development to come to Misaje through the presence of H.E Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry, Secretary of State MINMIDT in Yaounde.
There was euphoria and trumpet blast when H.E Dr Fuh Calistus Gentry mounted the rostrum amidst thunderous claps and drumbeats. When Fuh Calistus moves to the microphone, Misaje motor park was dead silent except the sound of a bird that was echoing from a nearby bush. He thanked the population for being exemplary Patriots. He cautioned them on the need to stay clear from secessionist activities.
With slot of humour he drilled the population of the 32 Sub Sections of the CPDM that make up to a real moments of happiness and joy. Before presenting the catalog of projects Misaje, Minister Fuh Calistus also highlighted the numerous projects already executed. He made mentioned of the fact that Misaje is connected to the national grit by electricity, the transforming of Misaje into a road junction with the ongoing project linking Nigeria through Bissaula. Dr. Fuh Calistus also mentioned the solar energy projects, the construction of rural roads, health facilities, schools, market sheds etc. He also presented the huge projects package ranging from the roads, and many as in the project log book of the state. Another high moment during this ceremony is when more than 300 militants from the dead opposition SDF decamped to CPDM. Some who decamped from ANDP said they don’t want to be part of a loosing team. To some of the militants Dr. Fuh Calistus has proved to them that he has the development of Misaje at heart. The occasion witnessed the presence of close to 100 Dance groups within Misaje Sub Division all in the CPDM Party loins.
At the end of the ceremony, CPDM militants issued a highly worded motion of support and encouragement addressed to the Head of State was presented calling on him to speed up the effective implementation of the decentralization process for locals to start enjoying the national cake. The ceremony ended at 6pm with no incident record as feasting and campaign euphoria continued in various groups such as: Nchaney Zone, Bessa Zone, Dumbu/Bebe Zone, Muslim Community and the inhabitants of Misaje town. Each zone hard a cow and other complements for reception.
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