Speaking to journalists on October 11 in Yaoundé, members of the Citizen and Transpartisan Dynamic for Peace, Nonviolence, and Justice urged Cameroonians to ensure the nation’s unity regardless of the election outcome.
As tensions rose ahead of Cameroon’s presidential election, a group of intellectuals warned that the country risks descending into chaos if peace is not prioritized. Speaking to journalists on October 11 in Yaoundé, members of the Citizen and Transpartisan Dynamic for Peace, Nonviolence, and Justice urged Cameroonians to ensure the nation’s unity regardless of the election outcome.
The panel, led by President Fridolin Nké and including Dieudonné Essomba, Moussa II, Abel Moussi, and Bouba Ngomna, signed a Manifesto for Peace, Justice, and Nonviolence calling on citizens, candidates, and institutions to reject violence. They condemned what they described as two dangerous trends: alleged plans by the ruling camp to manipulate results and possible attempts by the opposition to declare false victories, both of which could lead to unrest.
The group said its mission is to prevent a national catastrophe by promoting dialogue, tolerance, and nonviolence. They also highlighted multiple sources of tension, including banned rallies, arrests, and intimidation, and called on journalists to act as witnesses for peace.
By Saju LINDA
