Major National Dialogue: Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute says time for peace is now

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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