ICTU vs UB Saga: Sir. Dr. Barr. Nico Halle Though Frowns at Prof. Mbarika's Outburst, Applauds Reconciliation Spirit
In a compelling and deeply reflective statement issued on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, renowned Cameroonian statesman Sir. Dr. Barrister Nico Halle praised the public apology tendered by Prof. Victor Mbarika. He described it as “heartwarming, compelling, and a powerful lesson in humility for the nation.”
However, Sir Nico Halle made it clear that he categorically disliked the inflammatory words earlier used by Prof. Mbarika during his media outings. He stressed that such language was unpleasant and should not have been used. Despite this, he commended the Professor for later realizing his mistake and offering a sincere apology.
Speaking shortly after the publication of the apology by Laarry Times, the veteran lawyer and international peace crusader urged stakeholders to accept Professor Mbarika’s gesture in good faith and chart a way forward in the interest of national unity and institutional harmony.
Who is Sir? Dr. Barrister Nico Halle?
Sir. Dr. Barrister Nico Halle is a distinguished Cameroonian legal luminary and global peace advocate with more than three decades of service in law, governance, and conflict resolution.
A former President of the Cameroon Bar Association, he is widely regarded as a venerated anti-corruption expert, dedicated anti-graft campaigner, and international peace broker. Over the years, he has earned recognition as a Global Peace Ambassador and remains one of Cameroon’s most respected voices on justice, reconciliation, and ethical leadership. Known for his refined yet no-nonsense approach to public affairs, Sir Nico Halle has consistently championed peace anchored on justice, accountability, and moral responsibility.
Halle Reacts to Mbarika’s Apology
Reacting to the apology issued by Prof. Victor Mbarika, Founder and CEO of ICT University, Sir Dr. Barr. Nico Halle described the act as one of rare humility in today’s public space.
Prof. Mbarika had publicly apologized to several personalities and institutions, including the Minister of State, Minister of Higher Education and Chancellor of Academic Orders, Prof. Jacques Fame Ndongo, as well as Prof. Horace Ngomo Manga, Vice Chancellor of the University of Buea, alongside colleagues, students, and members of both academic communities.
Sir Dr. Barrister Nico Halle described the apology as “a new niche” in a public environment often marked by hostility and unrestrained rhetoric. “To say ‘I am sorry’ is usually very difficult,” he stated. “But each time you say it, you are uplifted. You free your mind. It is the beginning of healing.”
“He Is Teaching Others How to Apologize”
Sir Dr. Barr. Nico Halle further noted that many prominent individuals rarely take responsibility for their actions. “There are thousands of people who do worse things top intellectuals, professors, doctors, lawyers, politicians, engineers, and even journalists who have never apologized,” he said. “Prof. Victor Mbarika is teaching them how to apologize.”
According to him, the courage to admit fault is a sign of strength, not weakness. He emphasized that humility elevates a leader rather than diminishes one. “When I say sorry to my driver, to my colleague, or to a junior in my office, does it make me small?” he asked. “It only shows that I have realized my error and that I am going to mend fences.”
He added that an apology is not just a social gesture but a moral obligation that fosters harmony, patriotism, and spiritual growth.
Peace Anchored in Justice
Sir Dr. Barrister Nico Halle stressed that peace must always be rooted in justice. “If there must be peace, there must be justice. When you apologize, you have realized yourself. You can now execute justice. Stand by justice,” he declared.
A Call for National Healing
In his remarks, Sir. Dr. Nico Halle appealed to relevant authorities and stakeholders to accept Prof. Victor Mbarika’s apology in the spirit in which it was given and to prioritize institutional stability and national unity. He lamented what he termed the “dog-eat-dog syndrome” that has characterized aspects of public life for years and urged a collective shift toward love, reconciliation, and accountability. “We need peace more than ever before,” he reiterated.
As a veteran peace crusader and respected voice in governance and civil society, Sir Nico Halle’s intervention underscores a broader national conversation that true leadership is measured not only by authority or intellect, but by the courage to admit error and the resolve to restore harmony.
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