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Late Marthe Moumie Was No Longer A UPC Militant - Kodock

By Daniel Gwarbarah

The Secretary General, SG, of one of the factions of the Union des Populations du Cameroun, UPC, Augustin Frédéric Kodock, has said late Marthe Moumie, widow of the late UPC leader, Felix Roland Moumie, was no longer a member of the party by the time of her death.

Expired Rice Feared To Be On Sale In Local Markets

By Joe Dinga Pefok

Authorities of the Littoral Regional Delegation of Commerce, January 30, expressed fear that part of a large quantity of expired rice that was earlier discovered in the possession of a Douala based company, OLAMCAM, might be on sale in our local markets.

Book Review

Title: The Travails of Dieudonne, Author:Francis B. Nyamnjoh, Publishers:East African Educational Publishers Ltd, Paperback;164 pp, Reviewer:Sam-Nuvala Fonkem, Available at www.eastafricanpublishers.com

Poem: Oh Peace!

By Neba-Fuh

Your beautiful face comes out,
In a way you can't do without,
Words pierce, wisdom chills,
Guns trigger, blood spills,

News Analysis:Magnanimous Janet Garvey!

By Peterkins Manyong

The necessity for collaboration among nations has given rise to two very important categories of persons: the diplomat and the foreign correspondent. 

While the diplomat conveys positive information about the country to which he/she has been accredited, the foreign correspondent does just the opposite. A diplomat, according to Samuel Johnson's "Dictionary", is "an honest man sent to lie abroad"

But unlike fellow diplomats, Janet Garvey, US Ambassador to Cameroon, is a strong adherent to the truth. She told the press the truth when she said the US stood for democracy and economic advancement. She has not budged from this position.

Her boycott of the masquerade called the swearing-in of ELECAM is a glaring proof of her sincerity. She did not only keep away, like the British, Dutch Embassies and the European Union; her spokesperson, Mathew Miller, is categorical that ELECAM is not a step forward for democracy because of its pro-CPDM composition.

The position of the US Embassy in Cameroon is a direct reflection of President Obama's who stated unequivocally in his inaugural speech that sit-tight leaders like Biya are on the wrong side of history.

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Even before the boycott, Garvey had demonstrated her strong disapproval of ELECAM by barring the "Almighty" Fonkam Azu'u from attending Obama's inaugural at the US Embassy. If the US were not a superpower, we could liken her act to the achievement of the little boy who turned back the Duke of Wellington who was about to trespass on his father's estate.

This is not the first time Ambassador Garvey has acted as the comforter of the afflicted. She was vehemently opposed to Biya's "rape" of the Constitution, which took place in April 2008. What is particularly commendable about this lady is that, unlike Francis Cooke, a female predecessor at the US Embassy in Cameroon, Janet Garvey's actions and declarations do not leave room for misinterpretation. Like every genuine intellectual, she calls things by their true names.

Perhaps her character would be better illuminated through comparison with Mrs. Cooke
In terms of charisma, that quality which inspires respect, even awe, at first sight, Garvey and Cooke are on the same pedestal. In 1992, Cooke achieved, by subtle means, what Garvey has done today without any ambivalence or euphemism.

On the eve of the 1992 Presidential Election, Cooke instructed that the communication, through bugging and other advanced telecommunication methods, between Biya and MINAT as well as between MINAT and the then Provincial Governors be monitored. It was from these official sources that the 43 percent which Fru Ndi is said to have obtained as against Biya's less than 39 percent was recorded.

The Biya Regime was so vexed about this that Frances Cooke was given all the obnoxious insults that can be heaped on any female. In response, the US Embassy told the Regime that it could accuse the US of spying, but not of lying.

Garvey doesn't need to use such a strategy today. Cameroon has gained world repute for being most expert in election rigging and so doesn't need any experiment to prove its culpability. Biya's acolytes could easily fling words in the face of Mrs. Cooke because the Regime though morally weak, was still economically formidable.

Today, Biya is a political humpty dumpty, surviving through the economic prop of the IMF and World Bank. In terms of courage, the supremacy must, without any hesitation, be given to Garvey. Whereas her female predecessor flirted with the Regime to achieve her lofty mission, Garvey keeps Biya and his lackeys at bay.

In 1991, the Regime placed diplomats under city arrest in Yaounde and Cooke obeyed its instructions. Whoever attempts to stop Garvey from visiting any part of the country would be behaving like the silly frog that attempts to halt a fast moving car by puffing up and standing in the way.

She has identified herself with the downtrodden and embraced the press more than any previous US Ambassador ever did. Garvey visited Fru Ndi without fear of incurring the wrath of New Dealers. She was at her most unassuming maternal and humane mood when Fon Gwan Mbanyamsig III and his people of Guzang in Batibo honoured her with the title "Ma Guzang"

With the position of the US on democratisation and Ambassador Garvey's magnanimity, Cameroonians can mobilise to confront the Biya Regime on the issue of mandate extension in 2011.

In 2003, Biya pulled a fast one by dashing to the White House to cajole George Bush over the US-led war on Iraq. In 2009, Obama says he is on the wrong side of history.Amnesty International has brought to the limelight crimes committed under cover of night. Biya's fear of the people's wrath is dearly manifested by the provision in his amended Constitution shielding himself from accountability for crimes committed while in office.

The solution is not trying to secure himself after power. It is by making peace with the people before quitting power in 2011.Rather than boycott elections, Cameroonians should register massively and vote in the 2011 Presidential Election.

If Janet Garvey is not here to support them in their war against electoral fraud, Cameroonians can be sure that another guardian angel will replace her. Luckily, Obama will still be President of the United States in that crucial year.

MP Uncovers Corruption Network In Award Of Contracts

By Kini Nsom & Daniel Gwarbarah

The MP for the Nyong and So'o constituency in the Centre Region, Hon. Regine Tsoungui, has raised an alarm on what she says is a high level corruption network that has virtually marred the award and the execution of contracts in the area.

Judicial Police Boss Celebrates Achievements

By Elvis Tah

The Chief of Judicial Police, Buea, Commissioner Peter Adjoffoin Diangha, has been upgraded to the highest rank in the Cameroonian Police Corps.

 

SW national security boss, Tocko solemnizing Adjoffoin's stars

Buea Regional Hospital Rewards Meritorious Staff

By Walter Wilson Nana

Fourteen members of the Buea Regional Hospital Annex have been recognised for their devotedness to their corps, institution and service to humanity.The ceremony took place at the campus of the hospital, recently.

 

One of the recognised hospital staff brandishes her award

Buea Jaycees Share With Orphans

By Walter Wilson Nana

Orphans at the St. Valentine Orphanage, Friday, January 30, received blankets, pairs of shoes, toilet paper, beverages, tablets of soap, body lotion, tooth paste and pens etc, from the Buea Summit of the Junior Chamber International, JCI.

Merlin Ndoundo shares with Justice Ayah of St. Valentine Orphanage

CRTV Sends Off Retired Workers In Grand Style

By Kini Nsom

Some 28 retired workers of the Cameroon Radio and Television, CRTV, quit their professional stage, January 30, in a solemn ceremony at the outfit's Mballa II headquarters in Yaounde.

Ringo Takes Challenge To Provide Internet Services To All

By Leocadia Bongben

An Internet service provider, Ringo, has taken the challenge to connect as many Cameroonians as possible through its "fourth generation technology".

 

Ringo officials at press conference

NW Needs Free Trade Zone, Not Ring Road - Contractor

By Peterkins Manyong

The idea that the panacea for Northwest development is the much talked of Ring Road has been contradicted. 

 

Edison Fru, contractor

UB Stakeholders Requested To Contribute To Development Fund

By Elvis Tah

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Buea, Prof. Vincent PK Titanji, has invited stakeholders to contribute to the University of Buea Development Fund.

Taxes Enhance Business

By Ernest Ndukong

Businesses and even natural persons view taxes as threats to their survival. On the contrary, taxes are used to ensure that businesses grow in the right direction.

Anglophone Media Sidelined In Race Of Hope

By Walter Wilson Nana & Innocent Mbunwe

The Anglophone media and Anglophones in general have conspicuously been sidelined in this year's Mount. Cameroon Race of Hope.

Gateway Broadcasting Services Liquidated

By Leocadia Bongben

A convention signed by the Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT, and a London based firm, Gateway Broadcasting Services, is forfeited due to the liquidation of the said company.

Coaches Appointed To Assist Clubs On International Assignment

By Leocadia Bongben

In order to get better results during the 2009 CAF Champions League and the confederations cup, some coaches have been appointed to assist the clubs engaged in the said competitions.

Dual Nationality Players Called To Join Lions

By Innocent Mbunwe

Indomitable Lions head coach, Otto Pfister's 23-man squad for the friendly against the Syli National of Guinea-Conakry billed for February 11, in Paris, France, contains two Cameroonians of controversial nationality.

 

Apoula Edel:Goalkepper

The Post Front Page-Monday February 2, 2009.

ELECAM Members Swear To Defy CPDM Election Riggers

By Kini Nsom

The 12 members of Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, have pledged to ignore any eventual pressure from people who would want to rig elections for the ruling CPDM party or any other party in the country.

 

Fonkam Azu'u ELECAM Chairman Taking Oath of Office

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American Doctors Say Most Cameroonians Are Hypertensive

By Chris Mbunwe

A team of doctors and nurses from the US, on a visit to Cameroon, were in Bamenda January 26-29, carrying out free consultation, free medication and free counselling.

Douala Tit-bits: Lapiro`s Appeal Case Suffers Another Delay

By Joe Dinga Pefok

The case of ace Cameroon musician and political activist, Pierre Roger Lambo Sandjo aka Lapiro de Mbanga, suffered another delay at the Littoral Appeal Court, January 27. 

There Will Be No Elections In Cameroon - Fru Ndi

By Chris Mbunwe

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Front, SDF, has declared that his party will not allow any elections in Cameroon under the supervision of the CPDM dominated ELECAM and the present electoral laws.  He was addressing journalists during a press conference on Sunday, February 1, at his Ntarikon residence. 

Finance Ministry Predicts Drop In Revenue

By Leocadia Bongben

The Ministry of Finance, MINEF, has predicted a drop in revenue this year.The Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, Pierre Titi, was speaking at the conference of the External and Internal Services of MINEF at the Yaounde Conference Centre, January 29-31.

Legal Framework Of ELECAM Is Big Achievement - Commonwealth Official

By Daniel Gwarbarah

Dr. Stephen Omollo, Adviser and Head of the Good Offices Section, Political Affairs Division at the Commonwealth Secretariat, has declared that the "legal framework to set up Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, is a big achievement and we (Commonwealth) are happy about that."

 

Dr. Stephen Omollo (R) and Yvonne Apea, Commonwealth Officials