Ayah Paul Addresses the Nation

PAP National Secretary General, Hon. AYAH Paul Abine, in his traditional end of year address to the nation, enjoined the youth and women to vie for parliamentary and council seats. Here is that speech in its entirety. AYAH PAUL ADDRESSES THE NATION... Fellow Cameroonians, It is rare honour indeed for us to commune with you through this medium. You very well know as we do that 2012 has not been spared the natural law of ups and downs. The successes were many as failures. There were deaths and births; sorrow and joy. We thank the Almighty for everything, and pray that His will be done in the coming year.
The Almighty is the highest judge: infallible, incorruptible and most just. That is a stark truism! Therefore are we forbidden to judge – we mere sinful mortals! But it is no less a truism that we have been instructed by the Almighty to be each other’s keepers. We are of opinion then that that window opens unto the realm of appreciation. On that platform are public morals built. It is akin to judgment but it is not judgment itself.
Availing ourselves of that leeway, we feel emboldened to state without fear of contradiction that the Almighty has more than endowed our country with both natural and human resources hugely enormous to keep suffering at bay. We are of course conscious that every coin has two sides. Naturally then is imperfection human. Yet must bad governance, inertia, corruption, and conscious arrogant leaning on perversity be decried.
We are all living witnesses that, for the past thirty years and more, our country has been infested with such slogans as “ Rigour and Moralization(?). New Deal. Larges/grands  Debats. Grandes Ambitions. Grandes Realisations. Projets Structruants. Vast Construction Site…” We are all living witnesses that none of these slogans has been translated into any concrete action. If anything it is the reverse that has been true! Take for instance just the most recent slogan of “a vaste construction site from January, 2012”! Look back from December 2012 and tell us…Yes, tell us what you have seen. Tell us what you do see! Yes, tell us…!
Sad to say, but truly, our country is retrograding rather than forging ahead. No-ono can dare to contradict this assertion, conscious of the fact that Equatorial Guinea has only petrol as against Cameroon that has petrol, cocoa, coffee, banana, palm-oil, rubber, tea, cotton, timber, minerals etc. Is not it a shouting ignominy that Equatorial Guinea should bail out Cameroun with 400 million cash even as the two countries have a common central bank? Is not it very like carrying palm-oil to Lobe?
Difficult to understand! Difficult even to imagine! For all that we have! Look at the deplorable state of our roads – mud, lakes, craters everywhere! For all that we have, look at our institutions! Schools without classrooms, without teachers! Health centres on paper only! Hospitals without drugs; with disgruntled doctors, with nurses without salaries!
How can anyone explain it: that, in the face of all the chanting about the merits of “budget programme”, the 2013 budget should increase by some 16% and yet the investment budget has gone up only by 1%? That the investment budget is under 30% of the total budget? That, at the time you are reading these words, many are a Cameroonian in need of 5 francs for food whereas the Secretary General at the Presidency of the Republic has 2.5 million per day for petrol (including Sundays and public holidays when he does not go to work)? How can a country that hopes to develop set aside 82 billions (82 thousand million) for such opaque budgetary line as “intervention directes”? What justifies the “Direction Generale du Budget” having a budget of as much as over 95 billion on top of the budget of the Ministry of Finance of which the “Direction Generale du Budget” is only a unit? Why, and why and why without end Amen!
The answer simply is that our country is the mother of waste; a country where the masses are languishing in the refugee camp of misery with the term “peace” inscribed in the tents. A country flowing with debilitating drinks that water down thought and lull reaction! A country where poverty is imposed in order to lower the bargaining power of the masses! A country of collosal negation!
Dear youth of Cameroon,
You know full well right at the moment of reading these words that, within a certain time period, all the elders of today will die. But it is impossible that within that same time period all the present youth will die. It follows without more that the future is yours – you the youth of Cameroon. It is a grave mistake to continue to allow people on their way to the cemetary to pretend to be preparing a future that they know just too well they will not live. Take your destiny into your hands! You cannot do that without taking leadership positions.
Get involved in politics today and not tomorrow that may never come. Register on the electoral rolls now! Put up your cndidacy when the time comes! You will change nothing by abstention; by surrender, by resignaton, nay sycophancy!
Where is your courage, youth of Cameroon? You cannot get to the land flowing with milk and honey by staying put in old Egypt. Verily we say unto you that you must cross the “Red Sea”! That you must do! Get up therefore and get going! To dare is to do! And do remember always that nothing good comes easy!
We of course agree with you that the waters of the Red Sea may not part in our days; and that you need a bridge to cross to the other side. But the bridge is right there at your doorstep! It has been there all this time! The bridge is People’s Action Party – PAP! Just start the walk here and now! Victory stares at you at the other end! It is even beckoning!
My dear Cameroonian woman,
Remember that you joined other women of the world at Beijing to demand for 30% share of decision-making positions. Even the United Nations’ Organization did endorse your demand! But convinced that the Almighty made man and woman to complement each other, we of PAP offered you 50%
- the first political party in the world ever to stand for gender equality.
Avail yourself of the opportunity PAP does offer you! Let us repeat what you know so well already that leadership begins with registration on the electoral roll. Presentation of candidacy follows. Successful election places you in a position to crusade for female causes. Do have at the back of your mind always that a copy can never be like the original, much less the original itself. PAP is the original solution for you, my dear Cameroonian woman! PAP is where no woman is limited to the Ministry of the Interior! Come and see!
Fellow Cameroonians,
We are on the threshold of 2013. Changing the past is not possible. But shaping the future is, with the Almighty by our side! That endeavour should be ours from the very first day of 2013! PAP counts on you all! ONLY the best for 2013!
May God/Allah bless Cameroon!


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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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