The Hall of SHAME!

"Birthday Edition"

Edition No:12     June 2006        
Praise File Review.

This site is dedicated to expose those shameful people who think they can lie, cheat, steal and violate the principles of basic humanity and remain anonymous. As you are aware, my involvement with Cameroon began through the glazed eyes of a tourist. After a sham marriage and the loss of my life savings to the corrupt judiciary, I now see the plight of Cameroonians through much clearer eyes. It is through fiercely protected anonymity, by those involved, that corruption heads down its unbending path. These are the same people sitting in the pew next to you in church on Sundays, who are stealing the food from your mouth and your children’s education on Mondays. I say, lets take a look at these people and let them enjoy the sleepless nights that they inflict upon others. Exposure of these peoples' acts of shame is the strongest tool to drive others away from these evil practices.

Is Cameroon so far down the toilet bowl of corruption that it is beyond help? I think not, but the fact that many wear their crimes as medals to their cleverness, and worse, that others aspire in the same way to achieve like goals is a mentality worthy of standing against.

Glenn

The next edition will be published on the 1^st of July 2006 and shall continue to arrive on the 1^st of the month thereafter. If you wish to subscribe you can reply to Camerooninjustice@hotmail.com and write SUBSCRIBE in the subject box. Each month once the newsletter is loaded onto the site you shall receive in your email inbox, a link to take you to the newsletter.

Submissions
Please feel free to send your own corruption or injustice stories. Each month contributions highlighting the difficulties of those that may not have found the means to voice their issues will be considered. Of course I would need to check story validity depending on its contents, but we won’t be shying away from what needs to be said. Consider this your newsletter and within reason there shall be no censorship. Photos can be published also, if they enhance your tale. Its early days and may take a couple of editions to get into the flow of things, but no target is too big. My philosophy is fairly simple “A thief is a thief”. I don’t discriminate on age, colour, race or sex. I do request that you use this forum for the purpose it is intended. Thanks.

Dear Fellow Corruption Haters,

All the best,  Glenn

The latest in a very long line of anti-corruption drives appears to have failed with barely a whimper. What began several months ago as a very noisy affair designed to get the attention of those who’d decide whether Cameroon had fulfilled it’s obligations as a HIPC and achieved debt relief, has now passed with the usual few scapegoats served up in a media frenzy.

Call me stupid, but I thought the purpose of debt reduction in countries classified as HIPC, was to improve the miserable existence suffered by the population, or that’s at least how those “generous” benefactor countries sold it to the world! That this debt relief exercise was put in place to aid the suffering masses in Africa?
The irony of the situation is that the Cameroon government spent the last year striving to prove itself as a Heavily Indebted Poor Country, by driving the living standard of it’s citizens to levels lower than ever experienced before. But achieve it, it did! By making the population suffer to its limits, just to show how Cameroon deserved to achieve the status of HIPC.

In 1982, Biya took the reigns of a rich and healthy country on it’s way to being the jewel of Africa, but in the last 24 years the country has been sucked dry by the thieving vultures who’ve hoarded state monies in foreign accounts. Nearly all basic infrastructure has eroded at the hands of the ruling party, impassable roads, hospitals with no medicine, schools with no teachers and a larger number of Cameroonians living in poverty and abuse like never before. Not to mention the numerous banking institutions ransacked of citizens money through corruption and government theft, and a corrupt and lawless judiciary. In recent years Cameroon was deservedly given the accolade of the “Worlds most corrupt country” on two occasions. All this was long before anyone had heard of a HIPC.

So what exactly is the World bank & IMF rewarding, with this debt relief? Is it that the leader of this HIPC country recently purchased a Boeing 767 from a Saudi Arabian Prince for his personal use, whilst the national airline (Camair) was collapsing? What about the 500% increase in embezzled money being deposited in foreign bank accounts during the last 2 years! What about the continued human rights abuses? Only a week ago two citizens over 80 years old were arrested and detained without charge in Bamenda. The list is just to long to continue…….

So whilst the Biya government caused further suffering on the population to achieve the HIPC completion point, the International community reward him for meeting the stringent HIPC guidelines. Does the International community think this is some humanitarian gesture, or are they themselves participating in the human rights abuses suffered by Cameroonians? I would like to suggest that the agents of the “Benefactor countries” travel to anywhere in Cameroon (especially the Northwest & Southwest provinces) and take a look at the reality of daily suffering Cameroonians experience under the corrupt government they are supporting, rather than sitting at the Hilton in Yaoundé sipping champagne bought with monies misappropriated from those they declare they are helping.

I daresay that Paul Biya is laughing all the way to his Swiss bank account and naught has been achieved towards improving Cameroonians hardships. This whole debt relief business has no humanitarian agenda at all. Certainly not in this country!

That's my 2 cents.

Cameroon Has Been In Waste For 20 Years- Nyansako Ni-Nku
Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, PCC, Rt. Rev. Nyansako Ni-Nku has said Cameroon's last 20 years have been a period of waste and prayed that with her abundant resources, the country should not stoop so low as to solicit the world's sympathy again.

Praise File #8

One of Africa’s utmost press freedom heroes, Cameroonian journalist Pius Njawe has faced relentless harassment by the authorities throughout his career. In the past thirty years he has been arrested 126 times and served prison time on three different occasions. Despite ongoing adversities, Njawe continues to publish his newspaper Le Messager. In 1993, he was awarded the WAN Golden Pen of Freedom in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the independent press in his country.

Pius wrote this article for the World Association of Newspapers on the Occasion of the World Press Freedom Day.

 Read the complete article – courtesy of Dibussi.com

Their voices were loud and clear as Southern Cameroonians protested peacefully in front of the British embassy in Brussels.
As decided by the Southern Cameroons community both at home and in the Diaspora  to make this years 20^th May celebration a day of National mourning and demonstrations, the Southern Cameroons community in Belgium led By Chairman Morfaw Rene and Lawrence Ewane Ngole were out in Black to mourn the enslavement of the Southern Cameroons.

In a peaceful demonstration in front of the  British embassy in Brussels which lasted one hour commencing from 2.30PM to 3.30PM, Southern Cameroonians sang and called on the British government who were part of the creation of the  Southern Cameroons problem to come and be part of the solution.

With placards and posters reading, RESTORE THE INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTHERN CAMEROONS,FREE THE SOUTHERN CAMEROONS, NO TO HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE,SOUTHERN CAMEROONIANS ARE STATELESS, The SCNC in asked the British authority to mount pressure on the government of La Republique du Cameroon to amongst others release with immediate effect all Southern Cameroonians languishing in detention all over La Republique du Cameroon. Her majesty’s government was also asked to table the Southern Cameroons case for independence at the United nations general assembly.

If you tif tifman ye money you don do good
But if you tif country ye money your last name na Biya
I say Biya na Tif man
Hey wa wa wa wa wa hey wa

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Tchack tchack Frippp Pooommmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Hall Of Praise!
Praise File Review

Praise File #1

Cardinal Tumi is selected for our praise file this month. He is a man of character who has lived as a mentor and disciple maker to young people all over the world. A prelate who encourages enculturation when he said, “The real problem is not that of the rapport between the Gospel and culture, but that of the rapport between the new Christian traditions with those that have monopolized Christianity. ... Throughout the history of Christianity, 'Christianists' have attributed to God political or cultural choices that conform to certain interests."

            As such, he has resisted the corrupt government of Biya by speaking out loud against corruption and lack of better governance despite attempts at his life. When good people stay silent, evil people become addicted to their evil and make the good people pay. We all should learn from this man to speak out against evil and corrupt practices.

Tumi's Service To Humanity Rewarded.
His Eminence Cardinal Christian Tumi was on a six-day visit to Los Angeles, USA, recently, during which he was awarded an emblem in recognition of his services to humanity.

Praise File #2

Ni John Fru Ndi, is the chairman of the Social Democratic Front (SDF). He gave the voiceless Cameroonians a voice by starting a political party that was not welcome at the time. Fru Ndi is a very honest and diligent man. He has stood his grounds rather than be corrupted by the Cameroonian government. Due to his out spoken nature the Cameroonian government has been toeing the line to an extent. He is influenced by his Christian beliefs, which make him to speak against corruption and nepotism without fear. Cameroonians should give him a thumbs up. Let me end with this quote of his, “It is the role of government to provide an environment that liberates the forces of creativity in a country. Problems should be a challenge, not an alibi to a government; leaders are measured not only by their success but also by their striving".
 

Praise File #3

Prince and PA Hamilton Ayuk

A young dynamic and theological scholar nicknamed Jesusman who is nothing less than a mobile Bible. Though controversial because of his objectivity, he is a show window of what a modern day preacher should be; versed in almost all fields. An intrepid man of his words that would shy not from his detractors no matter their number. The closer you get to know him, the more you want to be the friend of this jovial and always smiling preacher. He is changing the way the Bible was interpreted and preached with his practical Christianity of mentoring and assisting those who need help even at his expense. He is an author, poet, playwright, teacher, clergy and translator. May we end with his words “Plastic surgery may repair a damaged face but a plastic smile will not do for a miserable life” and “Life is like a mysterious highway. At times we bypass those who would have made us happy on the other side of the road either because of one sidetrack or myopia”.

Praise File #4

Paul Mapouth Eugene 1949 - 2004

Sadly, while this months recipient is no longer with us in body, his spirit stands beside me as it has from the first time we met. This is no lament over a friend lost, but a homage to a character who’s attributes embodied all that is positive. As such “Uncle Paul’s” position alongside the likes of Prince & PA Hamilton Ayuk, Cardinal Tumi & Ni John Fru Ndi is not out of place as a fine Cameroonian and a splendid citizen of humanity.

            Mr. Paul Mapouth Eugene was born in 1949 in Victoria to Pa Labep Eugene and Mama Emma Labep Eugene, both of blessed memory. He attended the Native Authority (NA) school Victoria. From there he gained admission into Sacred Heart College Mankon, Bamenda in 1964, obtaining his London G.C.E ‘O’ level in 1969. He then worked briefly for CDC, Tiko, as a junior field assistant. In July 1971 he left for CIAT Ngaoundere and came out as a marine officer in the Navy. After a truncated service in the navy he left for Nigeria. There he taught in Enuda High School, Imo State (now Abia State). In the course of time he went into business spanning the territories of Nigeria and Cameroon.

“Uncle Paul” the appellation affiliated to him till his demise was friendly, agreeable, humourous and singular in any crowd. He was a staunch supporter of Victoria United FC (OPOPO).

Praise File #5

Shey Blaise Sevidzem Berinyuy, Human Rights Lawyer, Member/Legal Adviser of Human Rights Defence Group [HRDG],Cameroon Association For the Rights of the Child [CARC], Action by Christains for the Abolition of Torture [ACAT] and Organisation Mondiale Contre La Torture [OMCT] HAS INDEFATIGABLY BEEN TO THE TASK in exposing Administrative arbitrary arrests and detentions as well as Judicial buffoonery plus child abuse in Cameroon.

 For example, Lawyer Blaise caused the Fontem Court to fine the SDO in that Division, Mboke Godlive Ntua, 500,000frs for violating the human rights to property of Ambassador Fussong Henry. In turn the SDO wrote to the Administration saying the Court President, Justice Menyoli Charles Nammi found him guilty because Justice Nammi is a member of the secessionist SCNC GROUP.and SHAMFULLY ENOUGH, the SW Procureur General, Chief Justice Mbah Ngie Solomon summoned the Fontem Court President for questioning thereby tampering with the independence and integrity of the court.

Praise File #6

Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle

Ntumfor Barrister Nico Halle is an indefatigable campaigner for peace ,harmony, tranquillity and has a canny mantle for a united North West Province. If there is any member of Cameroon’s National Election Observatory that supervised free, fair and transparent election without a stain on his reputation, Ntumfor Halle, also North West Fons Union Ambassador and Spokesperson is that one person.
Prior to Cameroon Presidential polls, this courageous fine brain treaded where even angels could not dare. He caused ballot boxes to be removed from Fon’s palaces including the one in the Lion’s den in Balikumbat.

            NICO HALLE`S PHILOSOPHY.
Traditional rulers should do politics but without infringing on people’s rights. Reason why he condemns in strong terms traditional rulers who take sides in politics and even compel their subjects to join them through coercion, duress, force or outright gruesome murders to frighten them vote for their own candidates when subjects have theirs.
His God fearing nature, humility and respect to all and sundry ;his anti smear campaign, anti corruption, bad governance, human rights abuses, condemnation of dictatorial regimes and an unquenchable flair for the development of Cameroon and his Province of origin puts him at odd with many a politicians who appreciate his popularity with an increasing nervous hallucination.

            EXAMPLE. When Ntumfor Nico initiated North West Development Forum after successfully electrifying and building a magnificent Fon’s Palace during his tenure as a Village Development Association President, NW Government Ministers and some political gasbags became so frightened that they quickly hijacked this million dollar idea and adulterated it as North West Development Partnership incorporating only CPDM supporters and militants as members.
Kudos to Ntumfor because NWP, Cameroon’s Political capital-birth place of Biya`s ruling CPDM and main opposition SDF party of Fru Ndi-is now in one piece- without tribal skirmishes and electoral violence, thanks to Ntumfor Nico`s reconciliation prowess most especially given that his reconciliation out of the court angered some venal judicial and legal gurus who thought and saw an opportunity to make money from poor North Westerners. Today, Ntumfor is Chairman of All African Conference of Church’s transitional team and prays to God everyday for the betterment of NW and Cameroon.

Praise File #7

Professor Cornelius Lambi Mbifung is someone to reckon with. Taking over UB under a state of emergency and military hold up decreed by the dictatorial grand mother, Dorothy Njeuma, hater of dialogue, Prof. Lambi made it clear that there were no taboo issues at UB. Dialogue, he introduced with the Student Leaders and put a full-stop to the strike and fear that had so far characterised life in UB. Then, the Convocation outlawed by Dorothy was reintroduced on Jan 28th 2006.
"Human body" Lambi once said "one can only digest food not bullets and killings that Njeuma had introduced in UB” and when proper convocation or graduation ceremony took place there was a rich package for the Anglophone populace. A University Teaching Centre will now be opened in Buea for the training of medical Doctors and by 2007, Distant learning for Nursery and Primary Schools' practicing teachers leading to a BA in Education, as obtained all over the world especially in this era of Information Technology will commence in the University of Buea. Cameroon Injustice Hall of Shame says "Kudos" Prof.

At UB Convocation Ceremony : Lambi Announces Takeoff Of Medicine Dept.
Prof. Lambi saw in the 10th Convocation ceremony, a reconciliation tool for the university community. "This convocation clearly demonstrates that the university community has reconciled with itself on the one hand, and has brought widespread satisfaction and won the acclamation of the Cameroonian public on the other hand.

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What's Chantal hiding under that wig?

a) Customers missing funds from Campost Savings bank? b) A bullet proof skull cap? (In case Paul decides to divorce her!) c) Spare skin whitening lotions? d) Jeanne Irene's will, to deprive Frank of his mother's wealth? e) Special potion to finish with Edzoa in jail?

Investor’s Corner

Third World  Cash Exodus “Points to Laundering”.
Money flowing into UK bank accounts from developing countries has surged in the past few years...with inflows from Cameroon up 516 per cent...The scale of the exodus of capital from countries with major social problems will raise fears of massive corruption and money laundering that will hurt the welfare of the world's most vulnerable people.

Frenchman Dies Mysteriously In Douala Hotel

Another Expatriate Dies Mysteriously in Douala Hotel
After the mysterious discovery of the corpse of a Frenchman by name Francois Bernard barely a few weeks ago in Hotel Le Méridien in Douala, the corpse of another expatriate, this time of German nationality was on the evening of Friday 5 May,2006 also discovered dead in one of the suits of Hotel Ibis here in Douala.

Next Months Newsletter.

Next month we'll also begin putting up for viewing, some simple pieces of evidence that have been before the Fako High Court in my own pending matter. It will show the callous theft and corruption that is spread throughout the court, and guaranteed to scare any investor from attempting to conduct business with such lawlessness in the Cameroon judiciary.

How Banks In Cameroon Frustrate Clients.
Until government intervenes directly to make things better for the public, the latter will continue to writhe in the frustration of unscrupulous "bank" managers and their colleagues.

Till next month,  Take care,  Glenn              

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