Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Daniel D
Published on 2024-02-19 13:40:18
The Social Democratic Front (SDF) has strongly condemned the government of Cameroon for the bomb blast that took place on Youth Day in Nkambe. The tragic event resulted in the death of one person and left more than 70 individuals injured. Holding the government accountable, the SDF is demanding immediate and comprehensive actions to end the conflict and protect the civilian population in the Northwest and Southwest regions.
This stance was expressed as part of the resolutions adopted by the National Executive Committee (NEC) during its session on Saturday, February 17, in Yaounde. The SDF’s response to the Nkambe tragedy comes a week after widespread local and international condemnations of the incident. The bomb attack claimed the life of Cherish Lemnyuy, a Form 4 student, while over 70 others are currently undergoing treatment at different hospitals, with some of the worst cases at the Bamenda Regional Hospital.
The SDF NEC also raised concerns about the ongoing increase in fuel prices and criticized the autocratic regime for its failure to address the economic challenges faced by citizens, particularly the limited purchasing power of the people.
In addition to these resolutions, the SDF has sent representatives to its council in the Littoral and West regions, where it is believed that some mayors are distancing themselves from the party and aligning with the ousted former SDP Littoral chairperson, Hon. Jean-Michel Nintcheu.
However, beyond addressing these issues, SDF Chairman Hon. Joshua Osih emphasized that the party is actively strategizing for success in the upcoming election. Osih stated that the SDF’s goal is to contribute to a successful Cameroon rather than focusing solely on individual victories. This declaration comes amid increasing calls for an opposition coalition in preparation for the presidential election scheduled for next year.
While opposition parties have not yet designated a coalition candidate, Prof. Maurice Kamto of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement has already positioned himself as a potential contender for that role.
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