October 12, Campaigns: Cabral Libii Storms Bamenda with Message of Apology, Peace, Unity, and Change

Hon. Cabral Libii Flanked by Cross Section of Party Officials.

The Commercial Avenue Grandstand in Bamenda came alive on Thursday, October 2, briefly, despite being a ghost town, as the population gathered to witness the launch of Hon. Cabral Libii’s presidential campaign in the North West Region. 

The 2025 presidential hopeful and leader of the Cameroon Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN) delivered a fiery yet conciliatory message, pledging peace, justice, and federalism as the pillars of his political project.

Hon. Cabral Libii, PCRN Leader and 2025 Presidential Candidate Addressing Militants in Bamenda.

In a speech that blended apology, promise, and defiance, Hon. Libii told supporters that his presidency would prioritize resolving the Anglophone crisis through dialogue and inclusion, not military might.

“If you elect me president, I will bring the presidency closer to the people. If necessary, I will govern from Bamenda or Buea until peace is fully restored,” Libii declared to thunderous applause.

Peace as Top Priority

Acknowledging the pain endured in the Anglophone regions, the Member of Parliament said he had listened to grievances and learned from past missteps, including his 2020 call for a “state of emergency” which some interpreted as militarization.

“I apologize to those who were hurt by my words,” he said. “What I meant was not more guns, but a national pause, stopping everything if need be until we secure peace.”

       Hon. Cabral Libii, Talking to the Media.

He recalled his participation at the 2019 Grand National Dialogue, where he advocated for the release of prominent anglophone detainees like Galim Felix and Mancho Bibixy to broaden trust. Libii promised to convene new inclusive dialogues “as many times as necessary” until reconciliation is achieved.

Federalism and Reconciliation at the Core

Hon. Libii unveiled Community Federalism as his party’s guiding ideology, presenting it as a system that would empower regions, safeguard diversity, and heal long-standing divisions.

“Cameroon must embrace its true bilingual and multicultural heritage as a strength,” he said. 

“Reconciliation requires empathy, respect, and a willingness to heal past wounds. That is the Cameroon we are fighting for.”

      Hon. Cabral Libii Talking to Militants. 

He vowed that a PCRN government would invest in education, security reform through community policing, and equitable development across the country.

Barrister Tamfu Richard, North West PCRN Regional Coordinator Presenting a Welcome Speech.

PCRN Will Break the Odds in the North West Region

Earlier, Barrister Tamfu Richard, PCRN’s North West Regional Coordinator and Co-Director of the national campaign, welcomed the presidential candidate to Bamenda, hailing the resilience of grassroots supporters who defied ghost towns to attend the rally.

“This is a people-driven campaign,” Barrister Tamfu said. “We are here to listen, to build policies that reflect your priorities, and to show that unity in diversity is the key to Cameroon’s prosperity.”

Cross Section of Okada Riders Escorting Cabral Libii Around Bamenda.

He outlined the PCRN’s regional focus on rebuilding infrastructure, expanding healthcare, creating jobs, and empowering communities to take ownership of development through the federalist model.

A Campaign Built on Hope

The Bamenda rally marked a symbolic launch of Hon. Cabral Libii’s campaign in the Anglophone regions, with PCRN presenting itself as the alternative to both the ruling CPDM and older opposition parties.

“2025 is the year of change,” Libii told supporters. “With the orange ballot, we will sweep away stagnation and usher in a new era of justice, peace, and opportunity for all.”

As chants of “Mr President” echoed across the grandstand, PCRN officials promised to take the campaign across all seven divisions of the North West, from Boyo to Donga Mantung, Bui to Mezam, Ngoketunjia to Momo and Menchum, ensuring that the message of reconciliation and community-driven governance resonates in every corner.