In a scathing critique, Barrister Nkongho Felix Agbor Balla, President and CEO of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa (CHRDA), has lamented the state of leadership in Cameroon.
According to the legal practitioner and human rights advocate, true leadership is measured by service, not status, but the reality in Cameroon is far from this ideal.
Barrister Agbor Balla paints a vivid picture of government offices that are grand in appearance but rotting from within, with cracked walls, broken chairs, and non-functional toilets. He contrasts this with the opulent lifestyle of government officials, who wear fine suits, drive luxury vehicles, and are surrounded by aides and convoys.
The lawyer argues that this disparity is a betrayal of the people's trust and a manifestation of a leadership crisis. He emphasizes that true leadership means putting the people first, sacrificing privilege for progress, and listening more than commanding.
The civic advocate asserts that leaders were called to serve, not to enrich themselves. He calls on Cameroonians to demand better leadership rooted in love for the nation rather than self-interest. According to him, speaking out against injustice and holding leaders accountable is the greatest form of patriotism.
According to the President of CHRDA, Cameroonians deserve leaders who wear the weight of the people, not just a suit, echoing that leaders walk with the nation, not above it. The question Laarry Times is asking at this point is will Cameroon's leaders heed this call to service over status?
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