Hon. Awudu Accuses Dr. Calistus, ELECAM Misaje of Electoral Maneuvers

Hadiz Ibrahim 

The SDF Member of Parliament for Nkambe Central, Hon. Awudu Mbaya has decried that the CDPM in Misaje is registering youths under the ages of twenty. In a Press briefing with journalists in Nkambe on December 27, 2012, Hon Awudu Mbaya disclosed that “reports from Misaje state that students below voting age who possessed the national Identity Cards for the purpose of examinations, are being registered in the voters’ list. We are as well reliably informed that in some areas, names are being deliberately displaced. We are thus calling on ELECAM officials and the Commission members to be more vigilant than ever before”. He warned that “we are aware of the diabolic schemes by some CPDM elite. They are targeting some voters and taking the numbers on their receipts for some ulterior motives. There are plans to delete some names at the central unit at Yaoundé. We will be following up and ensuring that no one toys with the people’s future”.

However, it should be recalled that a week ago, the Nchany Cultural and Development Association held it national gathering in Misaje, The Eye is aware that it is during this come-together  that Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry and Co introduced the scheme. More so, allegations are rife at that Dr. Calistus has always been boosting how he has pocketed ELECAM officials in Misaje. Besides that it is also aired that he parades self as the person who even proposed for all the staff to be recruited and could fire anyone at anytime. Furthermore, he uses his personal relationship with Fonkam Azu’u to intimidate and even summon ELECAM officials for questioning.

Notwithstanding, The Eye is aware of the rigging machinery that the CPDM in Misaje is always put in place to rig election and with biometric, multiple registration difficult reasons why more rigging strategies are being maneuvered.

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Ahead New Apponitments: Marabous dictate their Laws to ELECAM Members

As the week folds off, panic is said to have gripped some ELECAM officials to the point that they are being controlled by marabous for fear that their mandates may not be renewed. According to what we gathered, there is atmosphere of uncertainty and panic at ELECAM head office in Yaounde as all eyes are turn towards the Presidency of the Republic. From what has so far been observed, there is an impending tsunami as ELECAM Board members have lost sleep to the delight of good storytelling adventures that fill their pockets. A member of ELECAM we gathered was spotted in an obscured neighborhood in Yaoundé last Wednesday at a very unholy hour. According to what we gathered, that ELECAM official had for the past days been a permanent visitor to one young man who claims he is a traditional practitioner. Allegations are also rife at that some ELECAM officials recently recruited some quacks in villages to help protect their mandates as they all awaits President Biya’s verdict anytime at new year. This, source added the new practice is aimed at putting an end to the reign of priests and other pastors whose prayers have not been helpful at all. From what we gathered, some of these marabous are charging as high as 2million FCFA. Besides, it is also aired that some members have been spotted with live ducks in their cars while some have taken permanent residence in their villages following instructions from the marabouts.

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Obi-Opkun Wanobi Osang, PAMOL GM Is No More

The General Manager of Pamol, Obi-Okpun Wanobi Osang has passed on to the Lord. Sources say the GM had a malaise yesterday December 27, 2012 during a Board meeting and later gave off the ghost. According to some classified sources, the General Manager collapsed at the board meeting and later died.

It should be recalled that in his capacity as the General Manager of Pamol, Obi-Opkun  has amazingly sailed through many hurdles that looked insurmountable. He progressively and cautiously executed a restructure program that has enabled the corporation get this far after it was earmarked for privatization. In fact, he would be remembered that he placed Pamol on a stage that is ready for increased investments through investment plans.He is the second General Manager of state corporation to kick the bucket in one month. Dust has not yet settled in the minds of football lovers, marathoniers and workers of CDC after Henry Njalla Quan was announced dead, it is now at PAMOL that there is hot air. Sources say the entire PAMOL is in a state of shock. 

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HOFNA Cameroon Stretches Hand of Fellowship to Needy

Mme Christelle Nfor Handing textbook to needy

The population of Nwangri village in Donga Mantung Division of the North West Region have expressed appreciation to Hope for the Needy Association-HOFNA Cameroon for extending a hand of fellowship to their community. The population expressed the joy and elation last weekend, when HOFNA Director, Christelle Nfor stormed CS Ngwanri to donate books, jerseys, balls, writing material and other school didactic materials to the school administration and needy pupils. Created in 1982, C.S Nwangri is one of the mission schools that has trained many youth Cameroonians of integrity. More so, the school is noted in scoring 100% in both FSLC and Common Entrance, yet it has never received such a visitor before that day.

Fon of Ngwangri

 In a welcome message to the August guest, Nducho Ancella, the head teacher said some of the difficulties of the school included leakages of the roofs, none cemented floor, lack of chairs for teachers, no book shelve and  no window shutters in classes and the head teacher’s Office. She expressed gratitude and thanks to HOFNA delegation for the timely gift which she said will go a long way to sustain the school.  Confidence Lamptang, PTA chairlady revealed that for over 25yrs since creation the school has never received such a support from an individual or group. She said HOFNA will be remembered for the initiative by generations. On his part, the Youth President of Ngwangri Cultural and Development Association, Ngwayi Marcel Ngwayi congratulated HOFNA for the gesture and added that he was touched by the timely mark of recognition.  On the other hand, Fon of Nwangri Village appreciated the love of HOFNA to his people and that fact that the delegation took the pains to move on the bad roads to equipped the school which is so much in need. He challenged other NGOs emulate the good example of HOFNA by being practical on the field.

The Director of HOFNA Christelle Bai Nfor said the support to C.S Nwangri is part of her organization’s effort in fostering access to education dubbed “Making Education Realistic (MER)”. Before leaving CS Ngwangri, Mme Christelle Nfor encouraged pupils to be steadfast in bookwork because it is where the future lies. She said in that in the past parents showed love to their children by building houses, planting colanuts trees  etc but HOFNA is offering kids with a legacy that nobody will fight it or take it away from them, which is improving access to education facilities. She calls on Parents of Nwangri village to send their children to school especially the girl child.

It should be recalled that HOFNA has as mission to help people to achieved lasting positive changes in their lives.

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What Happens as Mandate of ELECAM Board Expires

The four-year mandate of ELECAM officials expires this week. According to information gathered the four years mandate renewal expires by December 31, 2012. Fonkam Azu’u, chairman of Elections Cameroon-ELECAM public opinion holds has been up to the task and it is expected that President Biya will give him the confidence to continue at ELECAM. Confidential sources hinted that President Biya will sign the decree appointing new members before next week. Classified sources also added that out of the seventeen members left at ELECAM after Pauline Biyoung was sacked, twelve will be replaced, meaning 13 new members will be appointed at ELECAM while President Biya will renew the mandate of five old members. Information filtering say some members are under heat while others are spending time with witch doctors to maneuver so that they are maintained. Furthermore, the so called kingmakers are having sleepless nights trying to make sure that the people they proposed are maintained. 
With biometric registration of voters already in the offing, an authoritative voice at the Presidency hinted that President Biya will not appoint people with doubtful character at ELECAM.  Accordingly, our source also revealed that out of the 13 new members to be appointed, six are members of the defunct National Elections Observatory-NEO but could not reveal the names of those who have been tipped for appointment.

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Archbishop Condemns Same Sex Marriage says it Endangers Traditional Family

 Cherrylane Mbimbi

The head of the Catholic Church in Cameroon Victor Tonye Bakot, the Archbishop of Yaounde says the same sex marriage is a serious crime against humanity. In his homily to Christians on Christmas day, Tonye Bokat said that homosexuality endangers the traditional family. He wondered whether society will accept that people of the same sex will continue to adopt children to make up a family. This, he lamented endangers the traditional family. “I am particularly thankful to our local media that has been spreading this message of it as a criminality against mankind” he continued.
It should be recalled that in Cameroon, homosexuality is not only condemned by law, it is regarded in tradition as a taboo. Of late, a three-year jail sentence was slammed on a 32-year-old Jean-Claude Roger Mbede, who was found guilty of homosexual conduct because he sent a text message to another man telling him he loved him. Besides, it is even alleged that at least 12 people were convicted this year for their involvement in homosexuality. Lesbianism and gay practices in African countries constitute a crime and young boys and girls have gone into hiding for their involvement in these practices. Not only are police and gendarmes running after them, traditionalists too look at them as specie of human being that should be eliminated.  
Other African countries have seen fierce debate over anti-gay measures, which are often popular in societies where homosexuality is largely taboo but have drawn criticism from rights groups and threats of aid cuts from donors.
Ugandan politicians are seeking to pass an anti-gay law that initially sought the death penalty for homosexuals before it was watered down in the faced of opposition.In Cameroon, the anyone caught in any is slammed from minimum of five months and maximum of 5 years with penalties.

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