Cameroon on New Year Day: Citizens prayed for a reduction of CPDM corruption

Hours to the crossover from 2015 to 2016, Cameroonians expressed New Year wishes to loved ones and to their country. In Bamenda, Buea, Kumba, Mamfe, Douala and Yaounde, almost every city dweller said a blessing that 2016 be a year of peace, security and an end to Boko Haram terrorism. Some people wished that CPDM corruption be reduced and more jobs be created for the youths in the new year. As Cameroonians made public their aspirations for the new year they also celebrated the new year in grand style.

As directed by our Chairman and CEO, our entire Intelligence Unit in Yaounde started the year in prayers and worship. The Yaounde Festival ground, YAFE witnessed a sharp increase in the numbers of visitors who had an outdoor celebration. The Central Post Office roundabout and other road junctions in the nation's capital, Yaounde also recorded a multitudes who enjoyed the beauty of the city and immortalised the last moments of 2015. Snack bars, restaurants, cabarats and night clubs had the greatest share of the festivities.

However, the address of the President of the Republic, Paul Biya that was expected to be a key moment to mark the new year, as usual came with nothing. It was indeed an empty speech. Some political commentators had thought that President Biya was going to announced he was stepping down----it never happened. 2018 will be a year of miracles.

NB: The author of this write-up is not a CAMCORD correspondent