Cameroon opposition: A house divided by greed, destined to fall

For too long, the winds of change have whispered through Cameroon, a yearning for fresh leadership and a more equitable future resonating across the nation. Yet, this cry for transformation is constantly undermined by a critical flaw: the crippling weakness of the opposition, a weakness rooted in one destructive force – greed.

While nations craving change often unite behind a trusted and visionary leader, Cameroon's opposition, and by extension, the very people who yearn for a brighter tomorrow, remain fractured and disoriented.

They refuse to coalesce around a common figure, perpetually debating and disagreeing, unable to identify, let alone trust, a successor to the incumbent. This failure stems from the insatiable ambition of the twelve satellite parties, each vying for dominance and proclaiming themselves as the true embodiment of the opposition.

For long, the public has been fed the illusion that diligent work was being conducted behind closed doors, meticulously forging a united front and identifying a single, formidable candidate. Yet, with the official launch of campaign season, this deception has been laid bare.

What we see is a more fragmented, shattered opposition than ever before, a cacophony of noisy voices vying for attention and competing for votes, rather than uniting for a common cause.

This divided opposition sends a clear and devastating signal: a guaranteed victory for the ruling party. The inability to transcend individual ambition and embrace a shared vision has effectively handed the ruling party another term, perpetuating the status quo and silencing the hopes of millions.

The tragedy lies not in the existence of multiple opposition parties – a vibrant democracy should embrace diverse viewpoints. The true failure lies in the inability of these parties to recognize the greater good, to prioritize the needs of the nation above individual aspirations.

The greed for power has blinded them to the simple truth: united, they stand a chance; divided, they are destined to fall.

Unless the opposition can find a way to overcome its internal divisions, to prioritize the needs of the country over personal ambition, and to present a united front with a credible alternative to the incumbent, the hopes of a more democratic and prosperous Cameroon will remain just that – a distant dream, perpetually out of reach. The time for petty squabbles and self-serving agendas is over.

The future of Cameroon hangs in the balance, and the opposition must decide: will they rise to the occasion, or will they be remembered as the architects of their own, and the nation's, downfall?

BY INNOCENT YUH, JOURNALIST

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Cross section of opposition leaders of Cameroon

Innocent Yuh, journalist