With just a day to the October 12 presidential polls, the esplanade of the Senior Divisional Officer’s office in Bamenda I, was transformed into a sea of CPDM colours, as militants and sympathisers turned out in their numbers for a mega rally led by Dr. Taniform Peter, CPDM Section President for Mezam IA and head of the communal campaign team.
The rally, held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, was marked by enthusiasm, unity, and renewed commitment to deliver a resounding victory for President Paul Biya.
One of the key highlights was the public defection of three long-time female militants from the Social Democratic Front (SDF), Esther Mambi, Ateh Florence and Ernestine Shimbum who officially joined the CPDM, describing the ruling party as “the party that has brought real hope and tangible progress” to the people of Bamenda I.
Ma Esther Mambi, one of the defectors, stepped onto the stage holding her old SDF materials, pictures, certificates, and testimonials from as far back as 1990. Speaking in both pidgin and the vernacular, she said:
“We have seen with our eyes what development looks like. The CPDM is the party that builds, not the one that only talks. Come October 12, we are voting for President Paul Biya for peace, for our children’s future, and for progress.”
The women were received into the party by Fongod Edwin Nuvaga, vice president of the Mezam Divisional Campaign Team, and were dressed in CPDM attire by Senator Mrs. Nebah Ndosiri Ndoye, President of the WCPDM Mezam IA.
In his keynote address, Dr. Taniform Peter said the people of Bamenda I owe it to themselves and to the nation to vote massively for continuity and stability under President Biya’s leadership.
“Our candidate has touched every sector from infrastructure to health, education, and social welfare. The liquefied gas plant, the modern municipal stadium at Atougoulah, ongoing road tarring projects, the new customs head office, and the rice value chain headquarters are all proofs that this government delivers,” Dr. Taniform declared to resounding applause.
He called on voters to turn out early on election day “7 a.m. sharp” and ensure that their votes count by choosing the white ballot bearing President Biya’s picture.
Earlier, Mayor Mbigha Njah Felix of Bamenda I Council commended the peace and stability prevailing in the municipality, describing it as the foundation of all local development.
“Our greatest asset is peace,” he said. “With peace, we have seen roads opened, bridges built, electricity extended, and our communities thriving again. The CPDM is the reason progress has returned to Bamenda I.”
Adding his voice, Fon Forchesiri III of Bamendakwe called on his people to remain steadfast in their support for the ruling party. He said the population has every reason to stand with President Biya, whose government continues to invest heavily in the subdivision.
Representing the Mezam Divisional Campaign Team, Fongod Edwin Nuvaga urged the people to see the president’s projects as proof of his love for the Northwest region. He said:
“President Biya has scratched our backs; it’s time for us to scratch his. The best way to thank him is with a 100% victory in Bamenda I.”
In his closing remarks, City Mayor Paul Achobong encouraged the crowd to remain vigilant, mobilize their families, and ensure that every CPDM supporter votes on October 12.
As chants of “Paul Biya! Victory” filled the air, it became clear that Dr. Taniform Peter’s leadership had reignited the CPDM spirit in Bamenda I. With over 15,000 registered voters, the party is determined to make Mezam IA one of the strongest bastions of support for President Paul Biya in the upcoming election.
Comments
Post a Comment