Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Daniel D
Published on 2024-03-30 15:41:21
The Cameroon Exness Tour, originally scheduled to take place in Bamenda on Saturday, March 30, in collaboration with Bell Forex, has been abruptly cancelled. Ronny Rostand, representing Bell Forex, attributed the cancellation to a series of threats from individuals claiming allegiance to separatist factions in North West and South West Cameroon. This decision has disappointed the people of Bamenda, many of whom were eager to attend the seminar in the hopes of receiving valuable insights into international forex trading.
Leading up to the event, ominous warnings began to surface on social media platforms, particularly from an account called Stateless Ambazonian Radiogram. This account issued a serious ultimatum to the organizers, warning, “If you dare bring this event to Bamenda on the 30th as planned, the incident involving the Nigerian movie star will seem mild in comparison to what you will experience.” The reference to a previous incident involving the Nigerian actor Shina Rambo, who faced violence during his visit to Bamenda, highlighted the severity of the threat.
Quoting the threats further, the Ambazonian account cautioned potential attendees, saying, “Any individuals planning to attend this event should prepare to either stay indoors or sell their properties because on the 30th of March, Ekema Patrick (the late former Mayor of Buea) will claim another life.” Additionally, another account known as Martine Amba Ikome, claiming ties to separatist elements, warned Bell Forex to refrain from displaying the Cameroonian flag if they dared to set foot in Bamenda during the ongoing conflict.
In response to these ominous warnings, Bell Forex officially announced the cancellation of the seminar due to security concerns. The statement expressed the organizers’ regret for any inconvenience caused and emphasized the importance of prioritizing safety for all participants. Ronny Rostand expressed his disappointment, noting that extensive logistical preparations had been made to ensure a successful event, including arrangements for international speakers.
The cancellation of the Cameroon Exness Tour signifies a significant escalation in the targeting of event organizers in Bamenda by separatist factions. Previous incidents have shown that disregarding such threats often leads to outbreaks of violence aimed at disrupting economic activities in the city. The recent incident has sparked criticism and condemnation from various sources, condemning the actions of these self-proclaimed separatist fighters for hindering economic progress in the region.
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