a "No Fly" zone over Libya, the consequences went farther than Tripoli
and Benghazi. It was a message that rather than being a passive force
where atrocities and mass murders are committed worldwide, the United
Nations and International community have come of age.
Time was when these strongmen would massacre their populations, and
detain anyone who questioned their decisions.
Now, the whole world is watching the every move of these African
Dictators. They have lost legitimacy, and cannot use thuggish force to
put down peaceful protest.
Paul Biya modified the constitution of Cameroon to run yet again as
president of the country. Cameroonians have pointed out, that since
1975, he has had the opportunity to effect positive change. One more
term would bring no change whatsoever to the livelihood of
Cameroonians. They are ready to move forward.
Over in Cote d'Ivoire, president Alassane Ouattara has been patiently
waiting for Laurent Gbagbo to hand over power to no avail.
Once more, the International community are implementing measures to
make sure there is a peaceful hand over of power. The window is
rapidly closing for Gbagbo to leave honorably. He may even stand trial
in the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Back to Cameroon, famed artist Lapiro De Mbanga will soon be free,
after three years in detention. Paul Biya has convened the artist to
make his liberation conditional. Lapiro has made it clear he will not
accept a conditional liberation.
It is so sad that one of Cameroon's musical icons should be jailed
because of justified peaceful protests against the ineffective head of
regime, Paul Biya.
Paul Biya and Laurent Gbagbo, should take a close look at Muammar
Qaddafi. When you cling to power for too long, you stifle the progress
of your people or political Party. The same thing is happening in the
SDF in Cameroon, where the Chairman who has clung to his post for 20
years in a recent interview could not say whether he will run for the
presidential elections!
A newer generation is coming up, Kah Walla is leading the charge in
Cameroon. Paul Biya is well advised to retire quietly, just like he
sent four generals to retirement last week.
