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M.P CORRUPTING THE PEOPLE OF NKAMBE TO GO OUT AND MATCH

A video of a Member of Parliament Ngala Gerald moving on the streets with military forces and sharing money to the youths of Nkambe to come out on the 11th of February and take part in the youth day match past celebration has surfaced online.  It's a shame for the government not to solve a problem but instead endanger the lives of its citizens on a day that is supposed to be a youth day. Youth Day celebrations ended abruptly in Nkambe,  Donga mantung Division of the Northwest Region of Cameroon after a bomb blast reportedly occurred at the grandstand. Many students could be seen running back home while others were seriously injured. one question we must ask is why he should be giving money before people can come out to take part in the February 11th celebration. Before now, youths used to go out gladly and celebrate this day. what has happened out of a sudden, why does the government have to force people and even bribe some to come out and match. Poverty is being used as a weapon t

PAUL BIYA SPEECH; DISCONNECTING FROM THE REALITIES OF THE YOUTHS

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President  Paul Biya  addressed the Cameroonian youth in a speech that resonated with a lot of mixed feelings owning to the current realities the youths are going through on a day-to-day bases in Cameroon. The speech was not any different from what he has been telling Cameroonians for more than 40 years in power.  The speech given to young Cameroonians, while addressing some pressing issues and trying to provide reassurances, also carries several negative aspects: The tone of Dismissal : The speech seems to downplay the gravity of certain concerns, such as the disappointment of the Indomitable Lions' early elimination from the Africa Cup Nations. While acknowledging the disappointment, the tone quickly shifts to a call for continued perseverance without addressing the underlying issues causing concern. Minimization of Concerns : The speech touches upon the recent fuel price hikes which have left many young Cameroonians unable to go about their businesses and also fails to acknowled