Hi there,can u believe this?I was only 6years old when i passively took part in the launching of multipartism in Cameroon.You will be asking How?
1990 was a Historic year when multipartism was launched in Cameroon through the creation launching of the Social Democratic Party(S.D.F)
My father braved the tear gas and the beatings from the Police carrying me on his back.
That memorable day was the only day and the last time I have ever inhaled tear gas (33years ago).
Launching of the party
One man ,no nonsense for that matter championed the birth of multipartism .The protesters were singing this song S.D.F fighting for the future,in the name of social ,justice we shall conquer.The party was finally launched that blessed day.
All along,the party participated in all the election organised in the Nation whereby they won councils, sits in the parliament until in 1992 were it was told that S.DF won the presidential elections but was given to the ruling party when the then president of the court proclaiming the results said "my hands are tied"
This caused alot of agitation in the Nation but the Chairman of the party Ni John Fru Ndi decided to trade power for peace and dialogue rather than national protest which could have led to many death
It was only during the 2018 elections that S.D.F party lost its position as the leading opposition in Cameroon .People started accusing him of dinning with the ruling party
Impact of S.D.F in Cameroon
Creation of Independent electoral body
Use of transparent boxes during elections etc
Exit from the world
The emblematic, courageous leader who was born in July 07 1941 in a village call Baba II lived for 82years n left the stage on 12 of June 2023 in Yaounde n was buried on Saturday 29th July 2023 in his village Baba II.Dead but Alive.
Rest in peace for you have been decorated by the President with the Grand Cordon of Merit.
Adieu for your legacy of Peace,justice
and equality shall forever be remembered.