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For about 30 years a single individual and his clique have
decided the fate of 18 million others, sadly giving us a country deprived of
anything any ‘sane’ individual can be proud of; a considerable percentage of
the about 75 students that graduate from Medical school in Cameroon eventually
leave the country for better opportunities abroad; a consequential number of
the students we considered smart/intelligent in secondary and high school take
exit to the U.S., Canada and Europe right after high school and university
studies; and most of them never to go back home. Our government has failed to cultivate
an environment that will retain and attract the beautiful minds that are needed
to propel Cameroon to a thriving society.
When a government fails in its duties, it is ‘we the people’
that have the power to put our very destiny into our hands and back on track.
Biya and his camarilla have used 30 years to prove beyond reasonable doubt that
if we give them another 7 years Cameroon may be at the brink of extinction. In
2008 we watched the constitution changed against our will and now we want to
legitimize this irresponsible act by crowning Biya president for Life through
an election that was formulated in a fashion that will make it plain impossible
for the opposition (even if there was a coalition) to squarely challenge the
incumbent Biya.
The low turnout on Election Day as was reported by local and
international media is again testament that Cameroonians know that the ballot
will not change their situation. Serious questions: should we just sit back,
relax, watch and trust Biya ruin the country for another 7 years? Where will
that leave us? Of course Democracy demands free and fair elections but it also signifies
the Will of the People. Since the ballot
can’t represent our Will, we have no choice but to go out and tell the
government that we want a Captain other than Biya.
I and two other friends showed support for this and
protested outside the Cameroon Embassy in Washington D.C. on Election Day – October 9, 2011. We are
again calling on all Cameroonians both at home and abroad to go out there and
let the government know that we don’t want Biya; he has served his time and we woefully
thank him for his services; time to give a chance for another person; this is
called Democracy.
If you would listen
to this request then I beg that no one under any circumstances will throw a
stone or light a fire. It should be all peaceful and no matter how much you are
pushed to the wall let it remain a peaceful march. Let us not give up on a country
we all love; we can make it as great as we want only if we have the courage to
withstand the oppression of our government.
On Monday, October 24, 2011 we in the United States have
planned a protest at the Embassy in Washington D.C. I encourage Cameroonians in
every corner of this planet to carry a sign demanding Biya to hear our cry and
step down.
Many will question if protesting outside Cameroon will make
a difference; my response is that those back home will know that they are not
alone and it will encourage them to garner the right energy to go out; at least
it is better than staying in the comfort of our homes and sending lengthy emails
(like mine LOL) condemning the regime.
We will be stationed at the Cameroon embassy in Washington
D.C. on Monday at noon. If it is possible to take off work for a couple of
hours for the day, the people of Cameroon will be encouraged by the sacrifice
and it could be emotionally rewarding.
Amin Tazifor (317-608-7502) and Bildad Eyong (443-983-9117).
--- On Wed, 10/19/11, Bildad Eyong <bild...@yahoo.com> wrote:
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