Resolutions of All Ambazonian Conference of 2018 in Washington DC

Resolution of the Meeting of Front Line Liberation Movement of Ambazonia
Leaders of the front-line liberation movements of Ambazonia; AGC, IG, MoRISC, RoA, SCYL, SCNC and The Consortium, meeting in WASHINGTON, DC, on Friday 17th and Saturday 18 AUGUST 2018 after several hours of heated deliberations, resolved as follows:
1- To unite forces, build synergies and engage in collaboration at several levels to defend and uphold the independence of Ambazonia.
2- Meeting on the eve of massive demonstration outside the White House, the leaders agreed to explore avenues of cooperation around the areas of self-defense, diplomacy, communications, joint fund-raising (Finance), and assistance to women, children, refugees and internally displaced persons.
3- They also agreed to consult on a permanent basis in order to build trust and confidence among themselves. Even the most intractable differences between the leaders, paled in the face of their common and supreme desire to bring freedom and independence to Ambazonia.
4- Accordingly, the leaders adopted an Action Plan in view of La Republique du Cameroun’s electoral charade billed for the 7th of October 2018. They called on all Ambazonians to mount hundreds of thousands of roadblocks to cut off access to Ambazonia for the occupation forces; to mobilize for massive public demonstrations and a generalized uprising against the occupiers, taking full control of the streets, towns and villages from midnight on the 30th of September 2018.
5- Weary of the ongoing genocidal violence that the Biya colonial regime has unleashed and is expected to ramp up in lead-up to, during and after the rigging operation meant to maintain him in power come October 7, the leaders resolved that schools will not resume in Ambazonia this school year. Leaders declared their solidarity with parents, teachers and students who are justifiably determined to arrest the mental violence perpetrated on Ambazonian children who are put through an education system that forces them to accept second class citizenship. Ambazonian liberation movements expect schools to resume no earlier than September 2019, by which time Ambazonians expect to have secured their Homeland. Ghost towns will remain in force every Monday.
6- Leaders congratulated Ground Zero forces for their selfless sacrifice, resilience and commitment to the protection of our people. The leaders also condemned the activities of criminal gangs set up by the colonizer to harass, terrorize, kidnap and extort from our suffering masses and warned that all those responsible will face the long arm of the Ambazonian justice system.
7- The leaders reminded international companies and corporations that all contracts signed with La Republique du Cameroun on Ambazonian resources will never be binding and will be considered acts of theft. They frowned at the decision by the Confederation of African Football to proceed with the organization of the 2019 championship in the Cameroons; and warned that Ambazonian citizens and frontline movements cannot guarantee the security of teams and fans attending or playing games in Ambazonia.
8- Funds mobilized on Sunday, 19th August 2018, will be spent on ground zero needs, including women’s and children’s welfare, internally displaced persons and refugees.
9- Leaders adopted a policy of “zero tolerance” towards blackmail, mudslinging, and their coronaries, committing to sensitize their followers and surrogates to end the practice forthwith.
Rising Friday evening from the first phase of consultations aimed at laying the foundations for collaboration amongst them, the leaders expressed gratitude to the team of Ambazonian activists who facilitated the get-together and pledged to meet again soon. The facilitators of the talks Friday either traveled in from or were connected in via teleconferencing facilities from Chicago, USA, and three other countries (Canada, China and the United Kingdom.)

Editorial: Anglophone Crisis & Practicing Journalism With Threats: How Wanton Arrests, Human Rights Abuse and Press Censorship in Cameroon is the Order of the Day

How Wanton Arrests, Human Rights Abuse and Press Censorship in Cameroon is the Order of the Day

Ø Practicing Journalism Between the Barrel of Cameroon’s Military Gun and that of Ambazonian Restoration Force, What a Great Challenges

Practicing journalism in Cameroon, most especially in the crisis hit zones of the North West and South West Region that is Anglophone Cameroon has a lot to do with risk bearing, and being dare daring at the mercy of the regime’s axe of ruthless press censorship swinging over your head, in other words facing the bull by its horns and ready to shoulder the consequence.

Just like Mancho Bibixy of Abakwa Fm Radio was abducted to Kondengui central Prison in Yaounde for carrying out the “coffin Revolution” calling on the government Delegate and City Council officials to review governance to ensure a clean city council management program, Tim Finien of Life time Newspaper was picked and locked up for daring to report on how corpses of peaceful demonstrators are disposed of by the military in the name of enforcing law and order, Mimi Mefo of Equinox TV now hiding and seeking refuge in the UK was, arrested for activism reports, charged by the Cameroonian government for fanning the flames of the crisis through propagandistic reports suiting the interest of marginalized Anglophones. Mackati Elvis of Afrique Nouvelle radio FM and Mack chi now late, of radio Hot Cocoa were caught red handed and flung into jail for filming soldiers causing atrocities on unarmed civilians, Abam Mary Ayuk a second female in the same line of duty, suffered a similar prejudice to that of Mimi Mefo of Equinox TV, she was arrested and abducted to the Judicial Police Bamenda and later freed after pressure for advocacy repots and daring to expose through World Echoes news room the hidden hands behind the Menka massacre in Santa Sub-Division on May 2018 that recorded over 30 death cases.

 

As I report, many are in the dungeon, others death,  just as some have been granted Presidential amnesty out of ceaseless pressure from media men and women through outright respect of “Ghost Towns on ground Zero and campaigns over Social Media” which has rendered crisis hit areas ungovernable.

This is unfortunate but the rational truth, since to government press censor ship will help reduce propaganda and stop the fanning of the flames of the crisis which is escalating everyday in maximum ratio, according to them a gagged Press will reduce awareness and flaring tempers automatically tamed.

Hence saying any relevant truth about the crisis means your head. Not only from the regime force, but also from the restoration forces clamoring for independence. This explains why Ambe MacMillan of WakaAfrica TV was kidnapped. This reporter on the present Editorial, Tamukong Roland publisher/editor of world Echoes Newspaper cum President General of the confederation of Cameroon Anglophone Journalists (CCAJUSCAM) is also reporting from a bench of several attacks hipped on his person for daring to advocate for children’s rights to education and for embarking on peace building reports on the crisis. Early 2017 I was almost lynched for organizing a press conference calling on government to organize a broad base dialogue with striking Lawyers and Teachers at the early state of the revolution which today has gone to the uncontrollable ebb. Today, what was about trade unionism is about independence and armed groups taking up arms against whosoever stands on their way to victory, whether a soldier, a Civilian or a Journalist.

Today I must reiterate and confess, it is either as a journalist you are silence or you are silenced. If you take side with either of the warring party you are tagged, a threat to the regime’s peace and sovereign rights or a traitor to the Amba Struggle by Separatists. 

As I tender this resume in the form of an Editorial of what is actually happing on the ground, living the reality in play, whosoever reports on the ground does so at the mercy of his life and the barrel of the gun facing him or her.

It is heard of very often a time today that you can leave the news room straight to the prison or the forest where you have restoration forces for going contrary to the rules of the game.

It's unfortunate but actually the truth. Where we are before a confused regime, to them, cosmetic arrangements and solutions according to the system in place is the way out to the crisis. From the look of things, every blessed day in Cameroon's history has a story to tell about a journalist running for his dear life or been subjected to torture or brutalized.

This, the world must know, as the government goes about it’s counter offensive missions in what has gradually blanket the atrocities committed on the ground on journalists.

The socio political crisis hitting these two regions with over 100,000 displaced persons, recording so far a gross number of material and human lost, it must be noted comes from the foothills of a peaceful pacific operation or manifestations that the people of Southern Cameroon tagged Ambazonians embarked on since 2017 to restore their lost nationhood to French Cameroonians in a 1961 Union marriage that is today no longer binding because of unequal living conditions and too much marginalization.

As I make an appraisal of the unholy situation on the ground the atrocious actions of the regime is continues, as they are exploiting all avenues and sparing no efforts to lay to rest the one time  pacific revolution that has suddenly become confrontational leading to many deaths recorded day in day out on both camps and the journalist in the whole show has suddenly become a victim of circumstance since he or she must have something to say “and that will depend on how the presentation is done” if not, the next minute you will see them running for their dear lives. Affaire a suivre.

Biya orders arrest of Military Officials on Human Rights Buse in the N.W and S.W region of Cameroon

A communiqué was issued by the Minister of Communication Issa Tchiroma, this Friday night, on CRTV. Here is the content:
"The Minister of Communication informs the public that following the publication of a video stating unacceptable abuses perpetrated by armed men against women and children, the HEAD OF STATE has Ordered the opening of an investigation to clarify this case and to establish the possible responsibilities.
The investigation led to the arrest of the following military personnel:
    Lieutenant (N) FOBASSOU Etienne;
    Sergeant BITYALA Cyriaque Hilaire
    Corporal GODWE MANA Didier Jeannot
    Corporal Tsanga
    Private Sergeant DONOSSOU Barnabas
    Private SECOND MANASSE Jacobai Jonathan
    Private First Class NTIECHE FEWOU Ghisiain
The persons concerned have been put at the disposal of the courts and will be subject to a fair trial. It goes without saying that they have until now enjoyed the presumption of innocence.
The Minister of Communication removes the determination of the HEAD OF STATE to ensure that the abuses that may be perpetrated by some lost soldiers, are systematically investigated and result in appropriate sanctions if necessary.
It renews to the Defense and Security Forces the confidence, support and appreciation of the HEAD OF STATE and the entire nation for the bravery, professionalism and determination with which they fight against terrorists and other criminal groups , in order to defend the territorial integrity, peace and stability of our country as well as the security of citizens and their property. "

Tumi's AAC III Rescheduled for the 22nd November 2018

PRESS RELEASE
The Conveners of the Anglophone General Conference (AGC) met in Douala on Wednesday, 8th August 2018, to review the situation and identify the necessary actions to be taken towards the holding of a successful AGC. They noted with deep satisfaction that the Government welcomed the initiative while expressing reservations on some requests that were addressed to it. They appreciated the enthusiasm with which Cameroonians of all the ten regions and all political leanings at home and abroad received the announcement of the forthcoming conference, while taking cognizance of the scepticism, doubt and hostility expressed by some voices. They re-affirmed their determination to pursue, as politically neutral servants of God concerned solely with the welfare of the people, this initiative which is intended to lay the ground for finding a peaceful and lasting solution to the Anglophone crisis and for a return to normal life in the Northwest and Southwest regions.
The Conveners reviewed the various tasks to be accomplished in preparation for the conference and to ensure that this important gathering of the people of the Southwest and Northwest regions achieves its noble objectives. They concluded that more time would be needed to prepare for the conference.  They, therefore,  decided to postpone the holding of the Anglophone General Conference in Buea, initially scheduled for 29th and 30th August, to the 21st and 22nd November 2018.
The Conveners call upon the people of the Northwest and Southwest regions, wherever they may be, to continue preparations for their Individual attendance and effective participation in the conference. They invite all Cameroonians to pray daily to the Almighty God for the success of this conference and for the early return of peace and harmony to the two Anglophone regions.
+ Christian Cardinal Tumi
Douala, 8th August, 2018
For further information, contact:
Dr. Simon Munzu,  Spokesperson,  College of Conveners (e-mail:  anyopeuh@yahoo. co.uk; tel: +237695256460); or
Mr. Elie Smith, Head of Communications (e-mail: eliesmith@yahoo.com; tel: +237 699108387)

Our Icon of the Month:Meet Fon Kavin Shomitang II NOWEFU SG A Model Amongst North West Fons ; An Astute, Dexterous and Charismatic King

A lot of hard work is necessary before somebody becomes a genius, an enlightened despot. In fact there are people who have achieved as much for their society in terms of fighting for the welfare of their people. One of such is persons is World Echoes Newspaper’s 2018 “Model Icon of the Month” that is his Majesty Fon Kavin II of Bambalang Kingdom.

Part of Fon Kavin’s greatness comes from birth which is royal, and self acquisition of Knowledge and wit through conscious efforts which makes him morally and financially strong amongst class and kind rates.   

While others only made it because they inherited great wealth or were appointed to high places, of responsibility, our Man of the Month personally and self seeking bulldozed his way through.

This he did by burning the mid night candle even after his coronation while as a student in the University of Buea and later a student in the National school of Administration and Magistracy. Thanks to his search for knowledge even after ancestral wit, he is refined and define, why not dynamic in all he thinks, do or say because of the wisdom in him. This knowledge is also responsible for his sense of belonging and direction, why not right thinking reasons why he is loved and cherished by his people. His kingdom without mixing words is the only kingdom in the grass fields not facing chieftaincy crisis.

He is a Fon, an administrator, an economist and why not jurist by extension from ENAM. Amongst Fons he is the Sectary General of North West Fon’s Union.

Our idol and icon of the month, simple and unassuming, down to earth and God fearing has succeeded in giving the “Sha'atang cultural festival running for its 85 Edition world recognition. Not only that, the Mbaw-Yakum multipurpose museum has gained national and international recognition through UNESCO thanks to his lobbying power.

Bambalang is blessed today and witnessing fast face up lift infrastructural wise and development wise thanks to the God send king of Bambalang. The people today can heave a great sigh of relief as there is total and complete synergy between the village Administration and the Bambalang cultural and Development association.

Our man of the month has indeed done so much for his region and the nation, yet, more is still to be rolled out of his sleeves which this our special edition cannot contain,

A general over view of Bambalang Village;

 Bambalang is a village located in the NorthWest Region of Cameroon. The village of Bambalang is one of the four villages that make up Ndop Central Sub Division and one of the thirteen villages that make up Ngoketunjia Division. Bambalang village saw most of its fertile land flooded upon the completion of the Bamendjin Dam in 1974 giving rise to some Islands like Mbissa, Nkeshie, Mbefekhu, Mishie and Mpayah. The Bamendjin Dam was constructed mainly to serve as a reservoir to feed the hydroelectric plant at Edéa. It was constructed across the Noun River, a tributary of the Sanaga River that operates the hydroelectric plant at Edea. The construction of this dam has served as a source of mixed feelings for Bambalang people because while those whose fertile land were flooded look at it as a mishap, it is beneficial to a cross section of the population given that it is contributing enormously to the economy of the village with thousands of fishermen whose lives and that of their families depend on fish (Bambalang fish) gotten from the water. The vegetation is Guinea Savanna as farming has destroyed most forests with the exception of the "Pa’ah Ngwong" Forest at the heart of the village (about 3.5 km2). Bambalang village is mainly a hillock stretching in a North West, South-East direction. It is narrow at the North-West and broadens towards the South East, appearing as a semi-Island or a promontory. Bambalang has a length of about 21 km and a width of about 8 km giving an area of about 168 km2 supporting a population of 20.863 people.History Myth holds that the Mbaw-Yakum people (known as Bambalang upon the arrival of the Germans) sprung out of a lake in a forest “Pa’ah Ngwong” at the heart of the village. It is believed that the original founders were nine in number referred to as “Ngwandipuh” i.e the “Big Nine”.[2] Ethnological studies trace the origin of the Mbaw-Yakum people from Ndobo in the Adamawa Region of Cameroon as well as other Tikari Villages in Ndop Plain. The Tikars migrated from Bornu in Northern Nigeria through Ndobo, Bafia and the Western Region to the North Western Region in the late 17th and early 18th Centuries A.D. The first settlement of the Mbaw-Yakum people must have been at Pa’ah Ngwong where a mysterious lake exist. It is in this small lake at the heart of the forest where myth holds that the founders of the village sprung out covering their heads with leaves of a herb “mbimboroh” (piper umbellatum). At that time tribal wars were rampant leading to frequent migrations. This explains the movement of small groups of people usually under a leader seeking refuge. The present Mbaw-Yakum village originated from a number of small villages led by chiefs who arrived and settled at different periods. Pa’ah Ngwong was the site where Yakum-Ntaw I had settled with his people. These groups were frequently attacked by enemies and at times the others united with enemies to fight against each other. It was to avoid this continuous fighting that a number of small villages were united by Yakum-Ntaw I to form one village under one leader known as Yakum. They decided to call themselves the Mbaw people under the leadership of Yakum hence the name Mbaw-Yakum. Mbaw-Yakum is related to other villages because they hold that Ngwafuongmbie, wife of Mangwa (leader of the “Big Nine”) had two sons and a daughter. The two sons were Tining and his elder brother Chungpikuh. Chungpikuh was a hunter while Tining remained at home and succeeded their father. Chungpikuh led a group of people who settled at the present land of Bamunka and became the Fon of Bamunka. However, other Mangeh villages belief that Mangeh had five children, two sons (Tuningmungwa and Chengfong) and three daughters (Byiae, Vhenji and Mekheng). The eldest Tunigmungwa succeeded their father and formed Bambalang while his brother Chengfonf established the Bamunka village whereas Byiae formed Bamali, Vhenji forned Bafanji and Mekheng the Bamunkumbit village. Bambalang and Bamunka were descendants of the males (sons of Mangeh) while Bafanji, Bamunkumbit and Bamali are the descendants of the daughters. These five villages, have formed the Mangeh Family Association to maintain peace and unity among themselves to ensure progress of all. These villages have no defined boundary between them because they know that they are one.Sha'atang (Annual Cultural Festival The Sha’atang epitomizes the Mbaw-Yakum people because it is a period of communion and reunion. Before the coming of the Christmas, villagers knew that they had to buy new dresses for their children during Sha’atang. Before the reign of Fon Ghogomu, death celebrations of late Fons were frequent often provoked by problems that threatened the welfare and health of the Fondom. In such situations, the gods of the land were always consulted. A common answer was that one of the late Fons was angry that the villagers have neglected him for long. An eleven days of ceremonies (to usher peace) was then observed and the celebration carried out. If after this a similar revelation was made of another Fon, another death celebration was carried out immediately, so that a lot of time for farming and other gainful activities were lost this way. Because of this Fon Ghogomu suggested to the Kwifon that the celebration of all late Fons could be jointly done, once a year. i.e an Annual Cultural Festival. This period is a week of peace (retreat) when there should be no quarreling, fighting, shouting and farming. The rest of the period could therefore be used for farming and other gainful activities since this is done once a year.

Declaration of a Group of 20 Political Parties to support the Candidature of the Head of State H.E Paul Biya, in the 7th October 2018 Presidential Election.

Every citizen who has decided to create a political party has as ambition, the supreme magistracy of his country. Since the re-introduction of Multi party politics in 1991, Cameroon has recorded more than 250 political parties. In democracy, the opposition plays the role of checks and balance thereby ensuring a certain level of stability in the running of state institutions. Leading a political party is not synonymous to a systematic opposition of all government initiatives, neither does it confer on its leader national stewardship as it is considered in Cameroon and in most African countries.

Since the Presidential election of 201, some members of our group requested the putting in place of a dynamic framework for change to take place in the political arena in Cameroon. To this effect, three (3) preconditions were suggested as follows;

a)A single candidate for the Opposition parties for the 2018 presidential election

b)The implantation of branches of our group in the 360 subdivisions of Cameroon

c)Create a platform to work in collaboration with elections Cameroon (ELECAM) in order to obtain a massive registration of citizens of voting age on the electoral roll.

It is evident that the opposition in Cameroon cannot succeed to win a presidential election by presenting multiple candidates. This way, their votes would be divided leading to mediocre results. As such, the candidature for the CPDM being the only Political Party well represented in the 360 subdivisions will always have an urge on the opposition.

Our proposal for a single opposition candidate met resistance from those who think that they are strong and can win the presidential election single-handedly.

Since 2011, the CPDM elite has been carrying out sensitization on the field to encourage their militants to register on the electoral roll, unlike the opposition which only woke up from slumber on the eve of the poll.

How can you think of winning a presidential election without any important electoral base? Most opposition leaders are contented with the “ONE MAN SHOW” syndrome characterized by frequent appearance on television channels and social media, forgetting that elections are won on the foeld.

Due to the lack of organization of opposition political parties, the egoism of some of its leaders, the inflated ego of some pretenders to the presidential seat who are all in the logic of  “ME OR NOBODY” the lack of a credible manifesto, and lack of means, the opposition can only dream of change.

We the leaders, of the opposition parties united under the “GROUP OF 20” have decided to give our total and unconditional support to the candidature of H.E President Paul Biya for the 7 October, 2018 presidential election. In our opinion the head of state possesses the qualities and wherewithal necessary for maintenance of peace, stability, national unity, economic progress and the respect of Cameroon in the international community.

We are neither CPDM militants nor its sympathizers but after a thorough analysis of the economic and political challenges, as well as those in the domain of sports, we think that the candidature of president Paul Biya merits the support of all Cameroonians of goodwill and those having love for country and the future of children.

Notwithstanding, our support for the candidature of H.E President Paul Biya is not without conditions. We are requesting that after his brilliant re-election, he should look into the preoccupation of our militants and those of Cameroonians in general. These include;

1.the acceleration of the decentralization process and the provision of the necessary means to the new ministry of decentralization and local development to carry out concrete projects on the field.

2.speed up construction works on infrastructure for the CAN 2019 so that all the major projects (construction of stadia, hotels, and hospital etc.) should be ready before the D-day as promised by the Head of State. Our credibility is at stake.

3.proceed with the revision of the contract between the state of Cameroon and ENEO, so that the quality of their services to the population, especially those in the East, North West, Adamawa and FAR North Regions is improved.

4.harmonize retirement age at 60 for all state agents: we think that there is no reason to allow a certain category of state agents to retire at 55 when they are still useful to our country.

Our position on the situation in the NORTH West and South West Regions in unambiguous. Unity, peace and social cohesion must be preserved so that Cameroon remains that nation admired in Africa. The government addressed all the grievances raised by teachers and Lawyers which caused the crisis in November 2016. Available facts indicate that the Head of state even went beyond the demands of the striking lawyers and teachers.

Nothing can therefore, justify the attitude of a minority who wants to take hostage the two regions of our country, causing pains and desolation to families. Cameroon the cradles of our ancestors, does not deserve this image in the 21^st century.

Taking into consideration the above;

a.we reiterate our position for a Cameroon that is neither Anglophone nor Francophone, but a united and indivisible Cameroon in its linguistic and cultural diversity.

b.request for gov’t to maintain a firm attitude of no tolerance towards our compatriots who have taken the risk to undermine national unity,

c.request gov’t to hasten the trial of persons arrested for violence and crimes carried out in the North West and South West Regions. The guilty should be punished while the innocent are freed,

d.reject all appeals for amnesty for terrorists arrested in fragrant delito of rape of our children, destruction of public and private property, burning of schools, hospitals and health centers, cowardly murder of elements of our defense and security forces in the North West and South West Regions;

e.request the gov’t to take appropriate measures to track down terrorists who recruit, drug and enlist children aged between 11 and 16 years in their militia and living in makeshift camps and bushes causing terror in certain localities in the North West and South West Regions.

f.exhort some of us naïve compatriots in the North West and the South West Regions following the terrorists in their senseless quest to create an imaginary state to drop their arms and return within the Republic for disorder doesn’t benefit any one for Cameroon being a country of freedom offers legal framework where grievances can be expressed without violence, racketeering, organized crime, intimidation and blackmail.

g.Thank the Head of state for putting in place the emergency humanitarian plan for the North West and South West Regions, hoping that this plan will bring the necessary assistance to all internally displaced persons and Cameroon refugees in Nigeria.

Convinced that the Head of State is the custodian of our constitution,

We the “GROUP OF 20” opposition political parties, through our declaration of this day make our modest contributions to nation building. This justifies our support for the re-election of the Head of State for the 7 October 2018 Presidential election.

Done in Yaounde, this Friday 20^th July 2018