1st October 1961: Independence or Assimilation ?
What the online poll says
On 11th February 1961, British Southern Cameroons in a UN sponsored plebiscite voted to express the intention of joining the independent Republic of Cameroun or the Federal Republic of Nigeria based on certain terms. Southern Cameroonians voted massively to engage in a union of two states equal in status. A lot of history has been said concerning this, but the bottom line is that, the Union has not been "consummated".
On September 30th, 1961, British forces scrupulously left Southern Cameroons and La Republique forces took over on 1st October. From 1st October 1961, Southern Cameroons have been under annexation, assimilation and total marginalisation from the Biya regime. Within the past years and months, several groups have spoken vocally against the assimilation/marginalization of Southern Cameroons. This reporter need not belaboured the historical facts. They are very visible for all to research on.
However, this reporter created an online poll on 8th July 2015 which ran for a month till 8th August 2016 on the SOUTHERN CAMEROONS INDEPENDENCE at www.easypolls.net
The online poll question reads thus " In order to assess how Southern Cameroonians feels, this online pool is designed to test the resolve of the People of Southern Cameroons in light with the moves made by Southern Cameroon Lawyers and Chiefs. This pool should go a long way to give an idea of how Southern Cameroonians thinks and feels about the relationship with La Republique Du Cameroun. It is a non-binding poll. It is designed just to indicate the state of mind of Southern Cameroonians".
1. Do you want to remain in a union with La Republique Du Cameroun
2. Do you want a Two State Federation with La Republique du Cameroun
3. Do you want to be an independent Republic of Southern Cameroons
Respondents:
Number of Southern Cameroons who voted: 1200
1. 30 persons voted giving 2.5%
2. 200 persons voted giving 16.66%
3. 970 persons voted giving 80.84%
Therefore, 80.84 percent of Southern Cameroonians who voted wished for an independent Republic of Southern Cameroons. What can we make of these feelings after 54 years of assimilation from La Republique du Cameroun? How can we translate these feelings into a reality? Are we celebrating independence or assimilation?
God is still saying something.
God Bless Southern Cameroons.
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