The euphoria that saluted the 40th anniversary of President Biya’s ascension to the helm of the Nation was splendid and full of fanfare. At about 10am, the sound of the drums and the gongs started echoing into the lowlands of Chunghe, Nkanchi and Dumbu, the hills of Kibbo, Kamine, Aweto and Bebekette. At about 12 noon, the Senior Divisional Officer for Donga Mantung Division, Dr. Nkwenti Simon Doh arrived the ceremonial ground where he was welcomed by an estimated 10.000 man crowd.
In an eloquent speech, the 1st deputy mayor for Misaje council Kinlo Gregory Ngeh congratulated the forces of law and order, traditional rulers, vigilant groups and the population of Misaje for choosing peace. Kinlo Gregory continued that Misaje has benefitted numerous developmental projects from President Paul Biya. He used the opportunity to express gratitude to the head of state for the numerous projects realized in his council area. On his list of major achievements for 2022, he cited the construction of a gigantic grandstand in Misaje town, the construction of the border market at Sabongida, the construction of the modern market in Dumbu, the rehabilitation of the electricity project from Nkambe to Misaje. On the ongoing crisis in the North West and South West Region, the 1st deputy mayor emphasized that since the outbreak of the crisis, there has never been an Amba camp in his municipality. He saluted the population for making the right choice and for choosing peace. He pleaded that the BIR Unit should be re-instated in Misaje, the creation of the Far North West Region which according to the mayor will give the people of Donga Mantung and Misaje population in particular the autonomous services that will facilitate movement to distance places and the creation of the Department of Animal Husbandry from the University of Bamenda in Donga Mantung Division to boost the status of the Division as second nationwide in animal rearing. He added reechoed and begged on the Head of State to continue with moves geared towards the return of peace in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon. He applauded Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry for liberating and speeding up development process in the municipality. Kinlo Gregory concluded by calling on the population to preserve peace in the municipality by all cost. “Peace is not bought or sold in the market and therefore there is need to preserve peace by all course” he concluded.
Ali Tukur, CPDM Section President for Donga Mantung IV, on his part expressed to H.E President Paul Biya and Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry for changing lives in Misaje and transforming Misaje town into a road junction. On peace building and the culture of peace, the CPDM Section President was categorical that peace is a fundamental right and a necessity given that development that there is economic growth only where there is peace. Emphasizing on the fact that Cameroon is one and indivisible, Ali Tukur reiterated that there is need for mutual coexistence especially during this crisis period. “We have only one nation and we are building it for ourselves”. He applauded President Biya for numerous developmental projects that have been realized under the New Deal adding that Misaje people will forever remain the bastion of the CPDM in Donga Mantung Division. For 2022 fiscal year, he cited the electrification of Misaje town, Mfume, Dumbu and Kamala with concreted poles, the construction of classrooms at GBS Misaje, the construction of health centers in Abeng, Bem, Sabongida, the ongoing construction of Misaje market and the Sabongida border market, the construction of the multipurpose youth empowerment center in Misaje, the construction of Technical and General high school in Misaje, Chunghe and Dumbu, the construction of the Misaje Grandstand and the construction of a modern cattle market in Misaje. He added that under the New Deal, all villages in Misaje sub division have potable water.
Like Oliver Twist, Ali Tukur pleaded that Misaje should be raised to a full flesh Division and also that Prof. Fuh Calistus should equally be raised to a full minister. On his list of priority needs for the sub Division, he said they would love to have the following infrastructure especially the construction of Misaje DO’s office, the construction of the sub divisional inspectorate for Basic Education., the construction of the police post for Misaje and Dumbu, construction of classrooms in GTC Kibbo, GSS Kamine, GTC Dumbu as well as the construction of the road Kibbo-Bem-Chiako, the road from Kamine-Tchina and lastly the road from Dumbu-Bebejama-Akweto
The Senior Divisional Officer for Donga Mantung Division in his closing remarks said that celebrations marking President Biya's 40th anniversary is not only a CPDM affair but celebration for all Cameroonians. He described Paul Biya as the man of democracy and freedom of expression arguing that before 1982, it was not possible for people to talk freely as it is today.
Nkenda Simon Dumps ANDP, Criss-crosses back to CPDM
Former CPDM mayor for Misaje Council Nkenda Simon Sunde, who crossed the carpet to join ANDP has back paddled to join the winning team. Nkenda Simon Sunde and hundreds of his followers joined thousand others to celebrate the 40th anniversary of President Biya accession to the helm of the nation. With his return to the CPDM, there is no more an opposition in Misaje. Popular opinion in Misaje holds that the CPDM will remain unbeatable in Misaje. Many have applauded the initiative by Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry, Secretary of State for Miness, Industries and Technological Development to give dialogue a change for the welfare of his people. The return of Nkenda Simon expressionists say is a clear indication of the fact that the shoulders can never be above the head.
Motion of Support from Misaje
A Motion of Support Addressed to H.E Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary Celebration of his Accession to the Supreme Magustracy today the 6th of November 2022 in Misaje
We the CPDM militants and sympathizers of the Donga Mantung IV Section, Misaje meeting to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of H.E President Paul Biya’s accession to power today the 6th November, 2022, at Misaje Market Square unanimously decided to file a Motion of Support as follows;
Considering the continuous fight waged against insecurity, especially the perpetrators of the crisis in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon;
Considering the fact that development has always been an integral part of the policies of the National New Deal;
Considering the numerous visible development projects realized in Misaje Sub Division most especially the ongoing electricity project which will link Misaje sub Division to the national grid in Nkambe, the ongoing construction of the Misaje grandstand, markets and border markets, water projects, health centers, cattle crushes etc;
Considering the monumental efforts of the Head of State to convert Cameroon to a waste construction sitem Misaje inclusive,
We hereby decide as follows:
Express our sincere gratitude to the Head of State for maintain our son, H.E Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry in Government and appeal that he be raised to a full-fledge minister
Remain indebted to the National New Deal Government for the visible development projects in Misaje and Cameroon at large
Pledge our total and unalloyed support to the Head of State and our great party the CPDM
We pray God to give him all what it takes to succeed in the war against insecurity in Cameroon
We also wish him a happy anniversary celebration and many more fruit years
Done in Misaje today the 6th November, 2022
Signed:
Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry, Ali Tukur, Shey Nyako Alfred, Mgbata Sammy Mforkemba, Ntoban Renata, Ngeng Mbori Stephen, Kinlo Gregory, Jamba Francisca, Mendjiyawa Aboubakar, Ngariwa Lawrence, Bolame Bridget Cheka, Jenebayo Moses Njuwa, Austin Tamfu, Kimuseng Patience, Ngande Elias, Paul Ngai, Njeke Philips, Ngecha Joseph, Achu Kingsley, Tanjong Gideon, Fali Moses, Tata Oliver Tamfu, Ardo Idi Afang, Tanjong Enock, Che Roland, Tchene Gaston, Kinfor Jonas, Jebe Victor, Ndongo Raphael, Nyanda Lizette, Fale Sedrine, Bangla Rogers, Giwa Marcel, Sango Valentine, Soja Jeff, Ngobe Evaristus, Amadou Huseni, Ngande Bernard, Ibrahim, Ntiban Ignatius, Kangong Louis, HRH Fon of Nkamchi, HRH Fon of Dumbu, Fon of Akweto, Fon of Chunghe, Fon of Mfume, Fon of Mbissa, Fon of Bem, Fon of Kibbo, Fon of Bebekette, Fon of Bebejato and Fon of Kamine
Cognizant of His Excellency President Paul Biya’s commitment to protect and preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cameroon; In view of His Excellency’s vision to transform Cameroon into an emergent economy by 2035;The people of the Ngoketunjia North Constituency join the entire nation through my humble person to heartily converge a Message of Congratulation to His Excellency President Paul Biya,on his 40th anniversary at the helm of our nation. We note that your relentless efforts in maintaining national integration, social and economic progress, have steered Cameroon on the path of becoming an emerging nation by the year 2035. Mr. President, your visionary leadership and resilience in handling multiple challenges greatly assures us that strategic developmental projects are all on good course. We thank the Almighty God for these 40 years and pray that He guides you and your family as you continue to lead us to achieving socioeconomic, diplomatic and political initiatives.
Your 40 years at the helm of this great nation have been characterized by peace, unity, social dialogue, freedom for Cameroonians, and greatly achieved through the improvement in Human rights and democracy. Added to these, is sound economic policy, improvement in our education systems, with emphasis on bilingualism and a commitment for advancement of our democratic structures.
