In a prepared statement after being granted an audience with the colonial president of La Republique, Paul Biya on May 17, the U.S Ambassador Peter Henry Barlerin relayed President Trump’s best wishes as Cameroun gears up for its national day celebration.
The press release, published on the U.S. embassy website and having been examined by BaretaNews highlights that issues of ”common interest” were discussed with the colonial head-of-state.
On the topic of bilateral cooperation, the U.S. Envoy seems to align with Biya on welcoming American companies whose establishment packages come with the provision of workplace development and training. Technological know-how, protection of the environment and respect for human rights among the perks offered by these companies.
Ambassador Barlerin showed concern in cooperating with Yaounde in the health sector. The fight against prevailing diseases such as malaria, bird flu, HIV/AIDS as well as proposing solutions for the prevention and detection of these pandemics. He reiterated the fact that there are still charges for the screening of HIV/AIDS-related treatments in the Cameroons. Urging the Yaounde cabal to follow in the footsteps of Nigeria and the Ivory Coast in scrapping fees which have seen a significant retention rate over the years.
Naturally, security coordination through the joint effort in fighting Boko Haram up Far North featured with Mr. Ambassador singing the praises of La Republique’s Defense Minister whom he’s been assured U.S military equipment would be used only to fight the armed group Boko Haram.
Citing a survey by the United Nations Development Program, 71 percent of those who’ve become radicalized, was pushed into violence by government actions. He welcomed the notion of a recent communique promising an investigation of torture allegations against La Republique security forces of a prisoner. Without an independent commission put in place, the probe will yield no tangible results.
While calling on all parties to cease the violence on the ongoing conflict in Ambazonia, Ambassador Barlerin urged the colonial president Biya to use his leadership position and listen to the other side. Concerning upcoming elections with a yet-to-be-fixed-date, he suggested the octogenarian president should be thinking of his ”legacy” and how he intends to be remembered by the record keepers. A tell-tale sign that Washington, no longer see Biya as credible steward and it’s about time for him to pass that baton.
Neba Benson,
BaretaNews Foreign Correspondent/Analyst
12 comments
Biya is like all old dictators. Non connection to real life. Surrounded by yeah sayers. I expect nothing from him. The 2nd line has to understand that if they get not rid of him he will draw them all into Abyss. The Ambassador spoke to him but sent a direct message to them.
Demented power drunk biya will not listen. He will run and he will win. The no nonsense European Union chair for election observation said they will not send observers to Cameroon because the current situation does not support the conduction of any election. Biya will run and win in lrc 8 provinces.
Shall they conduct “cale cale” in Ambazonia and force people to vote as they are doing for fake 20th May celebration?
I assume Amba boys and girls are ready to “participate”.
It is unfortunate that the conclusions of the Ambassador relating to the diaspora has been immensely influenced by the erroneous narratives from Yang Philomen, Musonge, Tabetando, Fru Ndi, Agbor Balla, Atanga Nji, Akere Muna etc. and some of the Fons that he visited. Until we expose all the sell-outs amongst us, we will continue to be subjected to their crab mentality.
In every difficult situation such as ours, there is always a silver lining of hope. Why? Because world powers, in the quest to cater for their interest will wine, dine and dance with devils and dictators until they become expendable and an impediment. Then they discard you like trash and look around for a new face that is conducive to the conduct of their interest again. Examples abound. In the 80s, Ronald Reagan dispatched Secretary Rumsfeld to woo Saddam over, in the East-west tug of war at the time. Fast forward to the presidencies of Bush i and Bush ii when the Cold war over, Saddam had become a liability and was gotten rid of. Panamanian strongman Noriega basked in a warm relationship with America’s CIA, feeding them with information on narco dealers despite he himself being a hardcore dealer (the Americans looked the other way).
When his services were no longer needed, not even the Catholic prelate in Panama City where he ran for shelter could save him. Papa Bush sent in the marines and his ass was dragged to Miami where he stood trial conviction and sentencing to years in prison. Right here at home we all know that Alhaji Babatore Amadou Ahidjo did not resign on his own volition.
The French who had installed him as prime minister in 1958 and later promoted him as their puppet president on January 1st 1960, determined it was time for a new face in November of 1982.
Thus the silver lining for Ambazonians and East Cameroonians in the Ambassador’s use of the coded word, “…LEGACY”. Good bye Biya.
Welcome to the 55th and newest African nation on the continent, Ambazonia.
Na wah ooohhh. Where are you seeing this country in the sea or in the air because can’t find none on this planet. Unless it is ambazombia the jungle of a bunch of Facebook primate.
Ha-ha. These guys really understant nothing. They are working to fill our land with armed groups and prevent education of young ones. Shame on you.
Cameroon will never be the same with Biya or without Biya.
You are correct. The time of Cameroon as it was is over. Our neighbours from LRC still need some time to realise. In 2016 was a little chance to keep that forced union together. LRC has to blame itself for the failure. Arrogance and superior mentality prevailed. Today we Ambazonians have left that all behind us.
HUMMMM YOU ARE JOCKING;
BUT I WILL NOT SPEAK FOR WAIST MY TIME.WE ARE CAMEROONIAN FOR ANGLOPHONE SIDE FINISH NO DEBATE ABOUT THIS.
WE HAVE CAMEROON ID ;PASSPORT ;CURRENCIES.ALL OURS LEADERS SELL US A DREAM AND USE CAMEROON PASSPORT TO TRAVEL; FINALLY WE WILL DIE CAMEROONIAN BUT ME I WILL NOT GO BUSH AGAIN BECAUSE THE 2MONTHS I HAVE MADE THERE HUNGRY AND CLIMAT WANTED TO KILL US.
TOMORROW NA TOMOROW
I AM FROM SW AND CAMEROONIAN
Amen to your wish to die a Cameroonian and you shall die a Cameroonian. Be careful what you ask for because it shall come to pass.
As for me, I shall die an Ambazonian and it shall come to pass.
To Carry an ID or passport of a nation does not stop you from denouncing your citizenship of that country.Ok moron? Your utterances demonstrate a knowledge gap. Eritreans traveled abroad and sought asylum as Ethiopians before they returned to their countries as Eritreans. I can go on and on with more examples, ok moron? Get educated.
Do not waste your time with that paid troll. He/She/It might be even not from LRP. Focus on our struggle.