28/07/2025
𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞
There’s an old African proverb that says, "You can’t wrestle a lion with bare hands and expect to walk away." For over four decades, Cameroon has been held in the tight grip of a system—carefully designed, deeply rooted, and ruthlessly efficient. This is not merely a political party; it is an entrenched machinery that has consistently secured 60%+ electoral victories, allegedly manipulated institutions, and maintained a relentless thirst for power.
Dear opposition, the question remains: What will you do differently that Ni John Fru Ndi and Maurice Kamto have not tried?
If we must attain the change we long for, our approach must evolve. We cannot keep tilling the same soil, using the same seeds and expect a new harvest. Here are three bold strategies that could reset the course of our nation’s political narrative:
1. 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
Another proverb reminds us, “A single broomstick can be broken easily, but a bundle is strong.”
The CPDM is not just a party—it is a well-oiled system. Systems are not toppled by emotion or struggle alone; they are dismantled by smarter, stronger systems.
Today, our fragmented opposition resembles the scattered cries of children in the face of a roaring lion. But imagine what could happen if every major opposing party laid ego aside, coming together in a forged coalition—not just on paper, but in strategy, with a unique representative while stating valuable benefits for each party at the end of the struggle. Whether it’s through joint candidacy or a post-proclamation vote coalition, unity is our best weapon.
2. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞
The digital age has handed us a megaphone. It would be foolish not to use it. The average Cameroonian spends 4 hours and 37 minutes on their phone daily. In this era, one viral video or trending message can reach more hearts than a thousand billboards.
Social media is still underutilized by traditional political players. This is where a well-crafted digital strategy—targeted, visual, emotional—can tilt the scales. Photos, videos, reels, and short audios travel farther and faster than manifestos. The future is digital; whoever masters this space first, wins influence.
3. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞
The median age in Cameroon is 18. That means over half our population are young, vibrant, and mostly unaffiliated with old political loyalties. And yet, they’ve been chronically under-engaged in our democratic process.
But this time, something is shifting. For the first time, we’re seeing passionate youth-led conversations, street campaigns, digital activism, and voter education drives. This is our gold mine. If harnessed well, the youth engagement could swing this nation into a new chapter.
In Conclusion, Cameroon’s hope does not lie in repeating yesterday’s strategies. It lies in rethinking the game entirely. It lies in courage, collaboration, and creativity.
Angah Cedric the Hailer
