SCAPO: From restoration movement to a political party

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Why it could be a positive development....

We were informed that SCAPO, one of the movement fighting for the independence of Southern Cameroons has been transformed to a political party known as Southern Cameroons Peoples Party. They intend to participate in all elections henceforth in the Cameroons. While this recent development has received mix feelings amongst Southern Cameroonians,Jack Fonyuy Lontum put his thoughts so clearly. He had this to say....

" There are various ways of fighting a defiant system by an organisation that has been stagnate for years with no reasonable way to penetrate a government that doesn't care about a certain group of people simply because of their origin. The transformation of SCAPO into a political party can undoubtedly legitimize the struggle, expand its overall scope; could serve as a vehicle for the mass mobilization of Southern Cameroonians, formalize local, divisional, regional and national rallies to publicize the marginalization of the people originating from these constituencies. Diplomatic missions, emissaries and members of the international community can become more aware of the unfiltered plight of Southern Cameroonians in the land of their ancestors. Whatever the case, the steadfastness of SCAPO leadership in standing firmly towards the adherence of its founding principles, is paramount to the success of the organisation in its new role......"this old wine in a new bottle role ." I am a pragmatist and not a pessimist. Let give this new role of SCAPO a chance and see what will come out of it. We are living in changing times and we need to change with changing circumstances".......

I think I agree very much with Jack's analysis.If such movement is allowed to preach the Southern Cameroons agenda as an inclusive nature in the Cameroons, it might weakened traditional parties in the North West and South West Regions. With this new waves of petitions from Southern Cameroonians, the transformation of the party may play a significant role. At the ends day, we have to be very watchful knowing the country we find ourselves and how typical Cameroonians are........

The dye is cast......
God is still saying something.