The Major National Dialogue to resolve the crisis in the North West
and South West regions of Cameroon has been officially opened by the Prime Minister – Head of Government, Joseph Dion Ngute. The PM began his keynote address with a minute of silence in remembrance of all who have died because of the crisis.
He told national and International dignitaries, ex fighters and
Delegates from all ten regions that President Paul Biya needs all
Cameroonians to contribute to peace and North West and South West
regions need to regain serenity. The Major National Dialogue kicked off with the Cameroon’s National
Anthem executed by ex-combatants presently at the Disarmament,
Demobilization and Reintegration Centres also participating in the
Dialogue. As a show of the country’s dependence on God guidance, an inter-religious service preceded deliberations. Spiritual leaders who have been very vocal in the buildup to the
Major National Dialogue once again took turns to pray for Cameroon, they
prayed for the success of the dialogue and a return to serenity and
Fraternity in Cameroon.
The Government Delegate of the Yaounde City Council Gilbert Tsimi
Evouna, welcoming the thousands present stated, “We are all sons and
daughters of the same country”.
Also during the opening ceremony, a famous convert from the
Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintergration centre Yannick Kawa Kawa
presented his submissions to the assembly. He says now is the time for
sisters and brothers of one country to close in ranks and work for
peace. He admitted they were misled and promised that many more converts will leave the bushes. Yannick Kawa Kawa who was spokesman of ex-combatants got a standing ovation at the end of his address.
Another group of ex-combatants who recently dropped their weapons
made an appearance in the hall with a confession and plea for pardon. “We are begging for forgiveness” the young lady stated.
Prime Minister Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute gave her a hug before declaring open deliberations.
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