17/09/2025
In an attempt to defeat President Paul Biya, Maurice Kamto has asked the 11 candidates to either back one candidate or form a strong coalition.
He wrote :
“Since the political and legal barbarism of 26 July and 5 August, I have been observing the political scene in our country, consulting and listening to the players.
We will soon be expressing our views on the election scheduled for 12 October.
In the meantime, I would like to make the following appeal:
We are at a historic moment when political change is possible.
If the 11 opposition candidates decided to unite behind one among those of them who are the most experienced in politics and the management of state affairs, against the CPDM candidate, it could trigger an irresistible popular dynamic that would make victory inevitable.
In the absence of alignment behind a single candidate, a powerful coalition of several candidates could raise great hopes and trigger a comparable political dynamic. Let us not reverse the roles: the primary and crucial political responsibility rests on the shoulders of the candidates and not on the shoulders of any ‘kingmaker’, an expression that might flatter the egos of some.
Dear opposition candidates in the upcoming presidential election, help the Cameroonian people to help you bring about change peacefully and through the ballot box. Clarify the situation and simplify the voters' choice by forming a political alliance that avoids confrontation between you and the dispersion of votes from voters who are so eager for change. With this in mind, I appeal to the particular responsibility of two valiant and worthy sons of Cameroon, candidates from the Northern part of the country; I appeal to their patriotism, their sense of duty and sacrifice, which require them to rise above themselves and be present at this historic moment.
There is not much time left. The candidates and their respective teams can still make up for lost time by working day and night to achieve this crucial goal for our country. They have an exceptional opportunity to show their love for our people and our country.
Dear opposition candidates, by chance (but is it always chance?), there are 11 of you, just like a football team. And there is a penalty kick to be taken for victory. Choose from among yourselves, or at least from among the most experienced, the kicker who has the best chance of scoring the liberating goal”.
Do you believe that some of these politicians will relinquish their ego?
237 INFO MILL
