Cameroon: 'Southern Cameroons' Forms 'Restoration Govt'

Ernest Sumelong

21 December 2007

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The secessionist "Southern Cameroons" movement christened the British Southern

Cameroons Liberation Front, BSCLF, has formed what it calls 'Restoration
Government'.

The 'government' with Professor Carlson Anyangwe as its President, was formed
after a supposed international interest meeting it held in Johannesburg, South
Africa, on November 25, 2007.

The government comprises a Presidency, Senators, Honourable Ministers and

Deputies. According to a "British Southern Cameroons" press release, the
government has a Presidency with eight members, 23 Senators, 19 Ministers and 18
Deputy Ministers.

The new appellation, BSCLF, it seems, comprises the various dissenting 'Southern
Cameroons' factions that have hitherto existed with different leaders. Most of the
people of the new outfit were formerly leaders of different factions of "Southern
Cameroons".

Justifying why the BSCLF formed a restoration government, Professor Anyangwe

retraced the history of the "Southern Cameroons, in an article he titled: "A Trust
Betrayed: The Transfer of British Southern Cameroons to a Successor Colonialist."

He posited: "... the UN imposed on the people of the territory a plebiscite to

achieve independence by joining either Nigeria or Cameroun Republic. The political
authorities of the British Southern Cameroons and those of Cameroun Republic held
a series of pre-plebiscite talks, which resulted in signed undertakings given by
Cameroun Republic that if the vote went in favour of joining Cameroun Republic the
joining would take the form of a two-state federal association."

According to him, the United Nations, UN, and the government of "La Republique"
betrayed "Southern Cameroon's" trust. "There is therefore overwhelming evidence
that neither the British Government nor the United Nations acted in the best
interest of the people and territory of British Southern Cameroons over whom they
had assumed obligations under international law.

Both betrayed the sacred trust of civilization assumed by them in respect of the
people of British Southern Cameroons," the article reads in part.Meantime, the
BSCLF "calls on all citizens of British Southern Cameroons, the International
Community, AU, and UN to recognize and support this British Southern Cameroons
Restoration Government unconditionally."

The separatist movement claims it is defending its right to self-determination in

accordance with UN Article 76 B & UN Article102 par. 1 & 2., UN RES 224-111 of 18
November 1948, UN RES 1514 of DEC. 1960, AU Constitutive Act 4(b), Article 20 of
African Charter of Human and Peoples Rights, and in conformity with International
law and protocols.

After the 'Johannesburg Interest Meeting', and basing their claims on treaties and
UN Charters, the BSCLF resolved to "act in defense of our territorial boundary to
the East with La Republique du Cameroun (French Cameroun), and to restore the
Unconditional Independence and Sovereignty of our territory as British Southern
Cameroons."

The "Reformation Government" comes at a time when factions of the movement have
exploited every means to state their claims, but their case has been given little
attention. The Biya administration has refused to recognize the existence of the
"Southern Cameroons" insisting that Cameroon is one and indivisible.

As a sequel, the regime termed the movement and its activities as illegal. Over
the years, "Southern Cameroons'" activists have continued to suffer various kinds
of persecutions, with many incarcerated, while others have died in jail.

Here is the "BSCLF Restoration Government"

The Presidency

President Of The Republic Prof. Carlson Anyangwe

Vice President Of The Republic Dr. Emil Mondoa

Minister Of State Secretary General At The Presidency Dr. Martin Ayim

Assistant Minister Of State Secretary General At The Presidency Mr. Valentine Eben

Minister Of State In Charge Of Civil Cabinet Dr. Nfor Ngalla Nfor

Minister Of State In Charge Of Protocol Mr. Maxwell Oben

Deputy Minister Of State In Charge Of Protocol Ms. Vivian Mafor

Attorney General Of The Republic Barrister Blaise Berinyuy

Senators

1. Hrh Chief Ayamba Ette Otun

2. Dr. Kevin Gumne

3. Hrh Fon Gorji Dinka

4. Mola Njoh Litumbe

5. Mr. Sona Isaac

6. Mr. Luc Ayaba

7. Mr. John Mbah Fomunyoh

8. Justice Nyoh Wakai

9. Justice Aloysius N. Mbu

10. Dr. Stephen Shemlon

11. Pa. James Sabum

12. Prince Hitler Mbinglo

13. Professor Chia Ateh

14. Mrs Frida Ngwa

15. Mr. Benedict Nwana

16. Mr. Vincent Feko

17. Dr. Tayoba Ngenge

18. Mr. Alex Muchuo

19. Ambassador Henry Fossung

20. Mrs Kaltouma Luma

21 Pa Joseph Tita Nkwenti

22. Mr. Misodi Christopher

23. Ms Melissa Nambangi

Honourable Ministers

1. Minister Of Defense Mr. Ebune Baresta Ngundue

2. Minister Of Home Affairs Mr. Eric Tita Moh-Takwi

3. Minister Of Foreign Affairs Mr. Wesley Tiku

4. Minister Of Commonwealth Relations Mr. George Ekontang

5. Minister Of Finance & Economy Professor Nfor Susungi

6. Minister Of Education Dr. Christopher Atang

7. Minister Of Post And Tele-Communication Mr. Thomas Moture

8. Minister Of Information And Culture Dr. Tatah Mentan

9. Minister Of Public Works And Transport Barrister Harmony Mbuton

10. Minister Of Natural Resources Mr. Andrew Edimo

11. Minister Of Women And Gender Equality Ms. Victoria Ndando

12. Minister Of Environment And Tourism Mr. Thomas Nwachan

13. Minister Of Trade And Industry Mr. Augustine Ndangam

14. Minister Of Agriculture Dr. Menten-Kumbongsi

15. Minister Of Labour And Social Security Mr. Moses Nkuo Tabe

16. Minister Of Health Dr. Arnold Yongbang

17. Minister Of Youth And Sports Mr. Charles Mbide

18. Minister Of Justice And Keeper Of The Seals Justice Frederick Ebong

19. Minister Inspector General Of Police Mr. Ebenezar D.M. Akwanga

Deputy Ministers

1. Deputy Minister Of Defense Dr. John Fobanjong

2. Deputy Minister Of Home Affairs Mr. Mola Jimmy Jackai

3. Deputy Minister Of Foreign Affairs Mr. Fonong Fevant Fon

4. Deputy Minister Of Finance & Economy Mr. Jonas M. Tiku

5. Deputy Minister Of Education Barrister Emmanuel Nkea

6. Deputy Minister Of Post And Tele-Communication Mr. Ntemfac Ofege

7. Deputy Minister Of Information And Culture Mr. Martin Yembe

8. Deputy Minister Of Public Works And Transport Mr. Peter Njang

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9. Deputy Minister Of Natural Resources Mr. Nasako Besingi

10. Deputy Minister Of Environment And Tourism: Fai Emmanuel Visha

11. Deputy Minister Of Trade And Industry Mr. Edwin Ngang

12. Deputy Minister Of Agriculture Mrs Anna Nju

13. Deputy Minister Of Labour And Social Security Mr. Stephen Konsor

14. Deputy Minister Of Health Dr. Valentine Mbepson

15. Deputy Minister Of Youth And Sports Mr. Valentine Nke

16. Deputy Minister Of Commonwealth Relations Mr. Justice M. Mbuh

17. Deputy Minister Of Women And Gender Equality Mrs. Dioh Winifred Bonana

18. Deputy Minister Of Justice Barrister Charles Taku