At a time when Cameroonians are weary of political decay, corruption, and unending crises, one man is calling for a new kind of operation not in a hospital, but in the heart of the nation. Dr. Nick Ngwanyam, founder and CEO of the St. Louis Clinic and University Institute, believes he has found the cure for what ails Cameroon: a visionary governance model he calls “The Third Option.”
A trained surgeon, educator, and social reformer, Dr. Ngwanyam speaks with the precision of a physician and the conviction of a prophet. “Nothing in Cameroon works,” he says bluntly. “Not because we lack resources, but because our thinking and values are outdated. We are running a 21st-century country on Windows 5.”
From the Operating Room to National Renewal
Known for his humanitarian work and decades-long advocacy for youth empowerment, Dr. Ngwanyam’s “Third Option” is a comprehensive blueprint for rebuilding Cameroon’s institutions and mindset. He describes it as a “divine revelation,” inspired partly by the late Christian Cardinal Tumi, who urged him to “bring the Kingdom of God into politics.”
According to Dr. Ngwanyam, the “Third Option” is not about changing faces in government, but about changing the software that drives national decision-making, the mindset, ethics, and collective purpose of the people.
“The same cooks who have been suffering from bad governance, inertia, and corruption cannot deliver overnight,” he said. “To have new results, the thinking patterns and values must be renewed.”
A Nation at a Crossroads
Dr. Ngwanyam frames Cameroon’s political landscape around three choices: The First Option, President Paul Biya continues with the same system, team, and approach that have defined his decades-long rule. “They could win elections,” Ngwanyam says, “but still fail to solve the problems of Cameroonians. Same mindset, same character, same system.”
The Second Option, a divided opposition that wins power but lacks unity, structure, and guiding principles. “They fought over the elephant meat while it was still roaming the forest,” he laments.
The Third Option, a revolutionary yet peaceful framework that blends ethical governance, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and moral renewal. “President Biya has won,” Ngwanyam acknowledges, “but he must now use the software of the Third Option to solve the problems of Cameroon. It is non-negotiable.”
Principles for National Healing
The Third Option rests on timeless principles that Ngwanyam attributes to Cardinal Tumi’s mentorship:
Only good Christians and Muslims, guided by conscience and love, can clean up politics.
Policies must be fair, respected, and above personalities.
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
Work well, be honest, pray, and respect the environment.
These values, Dr. Nick Ngwanyam argues, are not abstract ideals but practical tools for leadership, productivity, and peace.
A Vision for a New Cameroon
The surgeon’s reform plan is detailed and ambitious. It calls for:
Elected administrators instead of appointees trained at ENAM.
A restructured federation with West and East Cameroon having new capitals.
Industrialization and import substitution are expected to create 1–2 million jobs annually.
STEM-focused education reform.
Double nationality rights for the diaspora.
The dismantling of obsolete and corrupt institutions.
“The time for empty celebrations is over,” Dr. Ngwanyam declares. “We must focus on innovation, teamwork, and job creation. Cameroon can and will become the greatest nation in Africa.”
Supporters Rally Around the Vision
The call for a Third Option has resonated with many intellectuals and citizens alike.
Dr. Peter N. Mbile, one of Ngwanyam’s close collaborators, echoes the urgency:
“We are all right about the rot and corruption, but even an undeveloped Third Option is better than endless complaints. Solutions, that’s what we need now.”
Others in the Cameroonian diaspora have expressed hope that the initiative could “end the war and bring peace in two weeks,” while citizens at home describe the movement as “positively revolutionary yet hurting no one and leaving no one behind.”
“The Man Who Saw Tomorrow”
Dr. Ngwanyam often refers to himself, half in jest and half in faith, as “the man who saw tomorrow.” But his optimism is grounded in pragmatism. “We can fix Cameroon,” he insists, “if we stop praising and start working honestly, collaboratively, and with love.”
He concludes with a message for President Biya:
“This is your final mandate. God is allowing you to rewrite history and leave behind a united, peaceful, and prosperous Cameroon. You cannot achieve this with the dead wood of the current government. It is time to renew the mind of the nation.”
As he speaks, it is clear Dr. Ngwanyam is not just diagnosing a national illness — he is prescribing a cure.
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