Yong Sport Players on Strike for Unpaid Match Bonuses, JB Ndeh, others Go Hiding

winners of the 2013 Cameroon cup

By Macbright N
At about 8 am on Tuesday morning, fans and supporters of Yong Sport had cued up at the Matazin gate to welcome the heroes of last Sunday’s Cameroon Cup finals to Abakwa. The over 2000 man-crowd started smiling the rat when after three hours of waiting there was no sign of the players. Information started circulating that the players were on strike for unpaid match bonus. Small groups could be spotted as everyone was trying to get first hand information on what was going on and why the lateness. Within thirty minutes, the population scattered the crowd which had gathered at the Matazin gate scattered. In the next few seconds, Bamenda caught cold of the sad news. Bamenda which had gathered momentum to welcome the heroes back to Abakwa went to the slum to Christmas activities. The Mankon Municipal stadium which was half-full emptied self in the minutes. And the discussions on the dilemma of Yong Sport Academy players moved into beer palours, snacks and Mbuh drinking spots.

When another piece of information started circulating that team officials finally sneaked into Abakwa with the trophy, Abakwa caught the second cold. At about 3pm, classified sources hinted that the Governor of the North West Region, Adolphe Lele l’Afrique and Faustin Domkeu finally brokered a peace deal with the players. Upon their arrival in Bamenda, the players held a crisis meeting with North West Governor. John B Ndeh, FECAFOOT Boss for the North West who allegedly went into hiding resurfaced at the Governor’s office alongside Kaba Christopher and Fortibu Hilary we were hinted.

It is also alleged that the players had threatened to stage a protest march to the Prime Minister’s residence when they got wing of the information that some team officials left Yaounde on Monday night laving them in the nation’s capital. The march to meet the Prime Minister was finally annulled when the disappointed players received promises that their problems would be later in the day. The journey to Bamenda on Monday night was canceled. Allegations abound that the players were claiming match bonuses estimated at a million FCFA each and instead they were each handed a hundred thousand francs each. Yong Jacque, son of Pa Yong allegedly did all he could to ensure that the players had their dues. Allegedly, he had promised that the amount would be disbursed by Thursday but the players rejected. 

Public opinion in Bamenda is aghast with North West FECAFOOT officials for playing the game of the mastiff during the crisis. JB Ndeh and co have been accused of haven neglected their role. Many have questioned why NW FECAFOOT offficials traveled to Bamenda and hastily organized a reception for no work done. Another school of thought holds that some of these officials are more interested in the positions and what they turn to gain than the welfare of players as well as football development. However, NW Governor Lele L'Afrique has been applauded for the role he played in solving the crisis. 

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University of Buea to Honour President Paul Biya with PHD in Political Science

 By Fai Cassian

Paul Biya

As preparations intensify ahead of the 50^th Anniversary of Reunification scheduled for Buea, regional capital of the South West, classified sources have confirmed that one of the outstanding ceremonies has been slated to take place at the University of Buea.  The ceremony which shall be the first of its kind since the creation of the University of Buea is expected to spark other hot debates on President Biya’s merits and demerits in politics. According to the hint all is set for the Head of State, President Biya to receive a Doctorate Degree in Political Science. Another confidential source at the University of Buea has also confirmed that for once the institution will be honoured with the visit of the number one man of the nation. Renovation work, we gathered has stepped up. Prof. Fame Jacque Ndongo, we were reliably told is expected in Buea next week to finalize the arrangements. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Buea for fear of the unknown allegedly placed over 3,000 students on stand-by should in case the Presidency announces that the celebrations will take place during this festive period when students are on vacation.

Yet, dark clouds loom large as on February 6, 2013 some students wrecked havoc on campus. The one-day strick led to the disruption of classes for weeks, the arrest of four students and the kidnapping and torturing of the UBSU leader for 10 days by unknown assailants. The strike we learnt was motivated by the lack of photocopying machines on campus, low premiums given to students after March pass, insufficient businesses on campus among many other grievances. With President Paul Biya to receive a Honorary Doctorate Degree in Political Science, prospects abound that the University of Buea could be given special consideration so that some of its numerous problems are solved. This, we gather will give President Biya the opportunity to visit the institution since its creation. Created in 1993 as the only English-speaking University in Cameroon and conceived in the English-speaking tradition, the University of Buea seeks to foster the essence of that system, while situating itself within the larger bilingual and multicultural context of Cameroon. It is located in the historic town of Buea, former capital of German Kamerun, former capital of the federated State of West Cameroon and now the provincial capital of the South West Region of Cameroon. Although the University draws its students mainly from the English-speaking part of Cameroon, it also serves the other provinces of the country.

The mission of the University of Buea is to provide opportunities for quality education through teaching and research in an environment that is conducive to such pursuits and in ways that respond to market forces. The University is dedicated to the continuous quest for excellence, the promotion of moral and human values, and service to the community. Its teaching and research programmes emphasize relevance, encourage tolerance and promote creative, critical and independent thinking.

The University of Buea is dedicated to the provision of programmes of study and research of the highest standards. It also produces high quality graduates with skills to satisfy the ever increasing demand of the Cameroonian, African and international job markets. The academic staff hold advanced qualifications and several possess international reputations. The student population is over 12,000, including over fifty who are physically and visually disabled. Adequate welfare provision for this later category of students remains both a challenge and a priority for the university administration.        

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Press Release-2018 Presidential Hopeful Meets SCNC Faction Leader

  Press Release

 

A major part of my 2018 Presidential election manifesto is to at least reconcile the legal integral components of Cameroon for effective sustainable progress – Hence today, 14 December 2013, I, Felix Teche Nyamusa, SDF 2018 presidential hopeful (pending primaries) paid a visit to the Chairman of one of the major factions of the Southern Cameroons National Council (SCNC), Mr. Thomas Nwanchan in his Bamenda office.  SCNC, it is worth mentioning, is a group of Cameroonians said to be representing the people of former British Southern Cameroons. Her leadership is often at loggerheads with the governing CPDM regime leaders - they sued the Biya CPDM government in an International Court (Africa Rights Court at Banjul) and a ruling was passed.

I initiated discussion with chairman Nwanchan on the way forward of united Cameroon. The discussions are continuing. SCNC and sister organisations are today gunning for total independence of her people because of unending insincerity and bad governance of the CPDM regime.

          As a pan Cameroon, pan Africa advocate and in line with policies of my party, SDF, my manifesto for the presidency is pitched on good governance and due process of law. Basic literature of our Fatherland points out clearly that this nation is made up of two former United Nations trust territories (former East Cameroons and former British Southern Cameroons). Another dissenting group, fellow Cameroonians, is one called the UNO state of Cameroon whose members Cameroon state securities have of recent intermittently detained and released, has emerged. Besides these, minorities like the Borrorros and Pygmies have complaints that have to be addressed adequately – these people with their respective worries, I pledge to interact with in order to sort out unanimous solutions before the 2018 elections year. For a successful developing and emerging-from-poverty country, the various components of the country must be properly handled.

          Nyamusa, your presidential servant for 2018 will move to the leaders of former La Republique du Cameroun and those of former British Cameroons so to together weave an accepted workable contemporary Cameroon project. It is my belief that even the worst mistakes or wrongs committed can be corrected where there is a political will!

          A few years back, the CPDM leadership of this country was reportedly instructed by the African Rights Court to dialogue with SCNC and sister body – SCAPO. Till date nothing meaningful has been done, we are told. Authorities of this nation likewise the complaining components keep on spending huge sums of money on litigations, arrests in attempt to contain each other yet the country remains poor and backward with respect to even ABC like roads, electric power and clean drinking water.

          We scheduled a leadership and good governance talk in Bamenda December 13, 2013 but surprisingly the regime panicked for inexplicable reasons – the D.O Bamenda II, Peter Itoe Mbongo, who was to approve the application insisted, after about one week delay on us getting acceptance note from the owner of the hosting venue P.C Musang whose Sunday School hall her Pastor had earlier given tacit approval and we indicated on the D.O’s application letter. Due either to state intimidation or otherwise, the clergy failed to furnish us with the DO’s request – this, coupled with the sluggish procedure of getting even minor things like meeting approval from Cameroon authorities, forced the organising committee to carry forward the meeting to a later date which will be adequately publicised. This will be done after having the venue owner authorisation signature as demanded by the D.O and proper reconvening of lecture resource persons. This said, the talk organising committee expresses in-depth apologies to public curiosity for the delayed summit.

          Permit me, folks, to conclude by wishing the SDF leadership, SDF militants, sympathisers and lovers of democracy and all Cameroonians in general a happy end of year 2013 and a prosperous 2014. Meanwhile, with utmost solemnity, I formally crave our fallen hero, the father of modern Africa, Nelson Mandela a deserved rest in the Lord and for the rest of Africa and the world to maintain his towering legacy of “Truth and reconciliation”.

 

God guide Cameroon

 

Felix Teche Nyamusa, 2018 Cameroon Presidential hopeful.

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Yong Sport Academy Beats Canon to Win 54 Edition of Cameroon Cup

 The finals of the Cameroon Cup took place at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in the presence the Head of

YOSA

State, President Paul Biya. The match beating Yong Sport Academy of Bamenda alias YOSA against Canon of Yaounde was a clash of the titans. After 90 minutes of play, both teams recorded no goal. Canon 0 - Yong Sport 0. 
There was no test for extensions of 2 x 15 minutes because, apparently, the lack of appropriate lighting at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé obliged match officials to decide other wise.  Both teams therefore went directly to the ordeal of the penalty shootout. The players of Yong Sport were perfect in their kicks and the final score, Canon of Yaounde 1-Yong Sport Academy 4. 

It should be recalled that this was the first participation of Yong Sport at the Final of Cameroon Cup. More so, Yong Sport qualified after beating JMS of Loum in the semi-final. Created in 2004, Yong Sport Academy moved to Division One in the 2008-2009 Interpools and since then had always found itself in the leading first 7 clubs in the country. Francis Yong, President/Founder of Yong Sport has been applauded by the population of Bamenda and the entire North West Region after the brilliant win.

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NUDP National Youth President Creates The Unexpected in Misaje

Tamfu Ndansi Elvis, Fon Victor & Nkenda Simon performing the royal dance

By Fai Cassian 

At about 3:30 pm on December 17, the National Youth President of the National Union for Democracy and Progress party-NUDP flanked by his supporters and friends stormed the Misaje (Nkanchi ) Palace to pay homage to the departed Fon Richard Mfouma who died in September this year and also honour the newly crowned Fon Victor Mfouma. All those who matter within NUDP cycle in Misaje Sub Division were present. In fact one person who also caught our attention amongst the over 1000 people that accompanied NUDP Youth President Tamfu Ndansi Elvis Nukam was no other person than the former mayor of Misaje Council, Nkenda Simon Sunde. There was noise in the palace when Tamfu Ndansi Elvis led his delegation into the courtyard. Drumming, singing and dancing sky-rocketed as the delegation was received by the newly enthroned fon of Misaje.

Tamfu Ndansi Elvis taking the rostrum said he has come to pay homage to the departed hero as well as mark his presence with the new fon. In his words, Ndansi Elvis Nukam told the newly enthroned fon of Misaje that H.E Bello Bouba Maigarie, the national chairman of NUDP party was to be in Misaje for the condolence and acquaintance visit but due to tide schedule, he could not. “He has sent words of sympathy and encouragement to the palace” given that the departed fon had an open door policy with all and sundry he continued. He said his coming to the palace is part of the vision NUDP has for the people of Misaje and that the new fon should rely on them (elite).”I am the son of Misaje and would spare no effort to make my own little contribution for the development of this municipality”, Ndansi added. He promised to break the gab between the palace and the access to information. This move is true to what he stood for as NUDP parliamentary candidate for Ako/Misaje constituency in the September 30^th election. Even though he did not make it at the polls for reasons known only to agents of darkness that pass for politicians, Ndansi Elvis Nukam says his love for his people and the development of the area stands paramount in his agenda. History has it that on the eve of campaigns after a powerful NUDP rally in Misaje, Fon Richard Nfuma set on a journey to meet his ancestors after blessing the NUDP candidate in the person of Tamfu Ndansi Elvis Nukam. In his words Fon Victor Nfuma assured the NUDP strongman that his activities in Misaje both as a son of the soil and a politician shall attain its objectives come what may with giant strides. Fon Victor Mfouma speaking in parables reiterated that the seed planted shall never whither and the fruit shall be ripening as food for his people.

Inside the Nkanchi palace-Misaje

The storming of Misaje by Tamfuh Ndansi Elvis Nukam leading this powerful delegation is to show gratitude to the missing Fon and assure the New Found Fon that what which was enshrined between NUDP leadership and the palace shall continue to blossom. In reassuring the Fon his unflinching attachment to development, Tamfu Ndansi Elvis said that his zeal to develop Misaje is still very high and that he would stop at nothing to continue lobbying for more projects to add to the multipurpose Telecenters in Ako/Misaje. As concern elite Tamfuh Ndansi Elvis Nukam donated a set of chairs to the palace. He promised the Fon not to hesitate calling him if there is any need in the palace. From the looks of things there is a bigger package yet to be unveiled among which is a possibility of a car for the Fon.

 The people of Ako/Misaje can not forget in a rush his donation of free rapid result malaria test kits to health centers in Misaje, Dumbu and Ako, wash hand basins and bucket taps to ‘shaa’ women in Misaje for hygienic purposes he has vowed to open health clinics in Misaje and in Ako before the end of 2014 to provide health care for his people. History has it that Tamfuh Ndansi is the first to offer an on the spot Scholarship to Presbyterian Primary school children and a Micro-Kit for the Laboratory department of GBHS Misaje in a bid to encourage education.

Yet Tamfu Ndansi Elvis without mixing words told Fon Victor Mfouma that Misaje has grown past the level whereby two or three individuals would like to keep elite at logger-head. This he said has been the animosity of the game of politics and should not continue because the time for politics is gone and it is time for people to work in unison for the betterment of all. Talking to this reporter after the visit, Ndansi Elvis Nukam said that he was not on a political mission but has come to condole with the royal family. He said some two or three people want to destroy the entire sub division by transforming selves to wolves. History, he added will judge all of them by their actions and its sustainability. In an aside, the former mayor of Misaje, Nkenda Simon said accompanying Ndansi Elvis to the palace was just a normal act of solidarity and friendship. Yet by the time we were leaving Misaje, allegedly Nkenda’s detractors had reportedly wired calls out of town announcing to who cares to listen that the dial has been cast for his joining NUDP. Hubbubs loom large as to whether Nkenda Simon will not decamp into the NUDP with the increasing political intrigues. Implicitly, Kanjo alias town “crier” on his part thinks that it is time for cards to be put on the table. And that anyone, even Nkenda Simon has the freedom to militate where he deems necessary. 

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BICUDA Sets Standards, Lay Foundation Stone of Multi-million Hall at Binju

By Haruna Mohammadou

 There was excitement at Binju on December 21, 2013 as sons and daughters of the area grouped under the umbrella of the Binju Cultural and Development Association-BICUDA showcased a 3 in 1 annual convention to close the year’s activities. This year’s national convention was with a difference given that was coupled with the fundraising and the laying of the foundation stone. The convention which took place under the chairmanship of BICUDA national President Shey Richard Nfor alias Tang-mbu was grease with the presence of the Member of Parliament for Donga Mantung Centre, Hon. Awudu Mbaya. As Shey Richard Nfor rightly puts it in his opening speech “BICUDA is not a one-man show, it is an endeavour of collective efforts and an instrument for development”. It was also a moment of communion for the over 100 delegates who came from far off areas like Yaounde, Douala, Kumba, Limbe, Bafoussam and Bamenda to make a significant contribution to the development of Binju. The turn out was the mark of determination given that all those who matter including youths as well as all the sub chiefs of Binju were present at the convention.  

The BICUDA Multi-purpose hall which upon completion is estimated in hundreds of million of FCFA is one of the most fascinating construction project that has been initiated by a development association in Donga Mantung Division of the North West Region. Even though there is a myriad of development association in the Division, BICUDA has been outstanding given that the youths both at home and in the Diasporas have shown a lot of concern by actively participating in all its activities confirmed Shey Richard Nfor aka Tang-mbu. Without mixing words, the leadership qualities of the entire executive led by Shey Richard has been worthy and focus in tackling development issues, many have opined.

Speaking at the convention, the national President of BICUDA expressed satisfaction to all the kiths and kinds of Binju for being result oriented. He used the occasion to give a vivid balance sheet of the financial contributions by all the branches as well as activities carried out during the year. Harping on the importance of the multi-purpose hall, “Tang-mbu” said that it will not only serve as an avenue for eventual meetings of BICUDA but it will also generate income to sustain their activities. He also emphasized that the sustainability of the project is multi-dimensional and will go a long way to set the pace for other development projects. On the contribution from other branches, the national President was categorical that “no franc will be misused” and that BICUDA has a brighter future given that it will serve as a model for others to copy. To the brothers and sisters in the Diaspora, he expressed gratitude to them for always extending a hand of fellowship to the needy back home and that with their timely support will continue to maintain them on the leading position.

“Time for politics is over, this is the time for us to join hands together in order to set standards” he appealed. The laying of the foundation stone of the BICUDA Multi-purpose hall, Shey Richard added is the beginning of a new way, and a new page in the life of the hardworking and dynamic youths of Binju, and its elite both at home and the Diasporas. The associative life of its members he concluded goes beyond the political divide reasons why they are bound to set the pace for others to see.

It was the Rev. Pastor of the CBC Church of Binju who kick-started the 3 in 1 ceremony with prayers. The Man of God called on the Almighty to bless the occasion, chase out any evil spirit that may hereto hinder the evolution of the project. “A lifetime project that is worth emulating by all the communities in Donga Mantung Division”, he remarked. On his part, the Rev. Father of the Catholic Church before proceeding with blessings asked the leeway from the traditional rulers saying that before the Church, there was tradition.  On their parts, the sub chiefs of Binju also performed some rituals which according to what we gathered is to warn witches and wizards that anyone who dares will find his/her doom. They also warned that no daughter or son of Binju should have fever after the convention and that anyone who attempts is doing so at his or her own risk.

Hon. Awudu Mbaya on his part affirmed that BICUDA had made the right diagnosis by initiating the project. Before donating his significant support, Hon. Awudu Mbaya thanked the executive of BICUDA for being result-oriented. In an elating tone, he said (he) Hon. Awudu Mbaya is also a branch of BICUDA and that the giant multi-purpose hall will not only serve the Binju people but the entire Division. Before leaving Binju, he said he was touched by the turnout and that it portrays that the development association is a force to reckon with. He said he was delighted that BICUDA invited him to take part in this giant project and promised that no stone will be left unturned for it to succeed.

Talking to this reporter after the fund raising BICUDA Vice President Mbeh Kwefi Dominic reechoed that call for all to unite under the umbrella of the association. BICUDA is emphasized is apolitical and goes beyond political tendencies. Mbeh Kwefi Dominic said that this year’s convention which was a three in one event has proven that Binju boys and girls, men and women are not to be pigeon-hole with. He congratulated those in the Diasporas galvanizing the efforts to promote and support the activities of the association.

By the time we were leaving Binju, the committee charge with the fundraising was still at work reason why we cannot venture into mentioning figure. However, this will be communicated subsequently.  

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