Emmanuel Kendemeh
17 March 2008
Women from the Eglise Presbyterienne Camerounaise (EPC), Union of Baptist Churches in Cameroon (UEBC) and the Evangelical Church of Cameroon marched and prayed for peace and stability in Cameroon at the Yaounde 20 May Avenue on Saturday, 15 March. They also forwarded a special message to President Paul Biya through Prime Minister Ephraim Inoni who was the guest of honour during the ceremony.
The women from the Council of Protestant Churches in Yaounde were prompted to act following the transporters strike of 25 to 28 February that caused the deaths of 40 Cameroonians, as well as the destruction of public and private property. The women used the silent march, preaching and the message to condemn violence. They made it clear that the authorities at the helm of Cameroon are from God and prayed God to give President Paul Biya wisdom and clairvoyance as he rules the country. The Christian women in their message presented by Hélene Medjo Akono recommended moral, civic education as well as the spirit of selflessness to be taught children at tender ages. The elders, the women stressed, should serve as good examples for youths to follow.
Placards and banners the women carried reflected their aspirations and wishes for Cameroon. Pertinent messages on dialogue, love, tolerance, humility, unity, goodness and forgiveness dominated. Both members of government, members of the public and other fellow Christians left the 20 May Avenue meditating on one message or another. They learned to "beat peace with one another" and that, "righteousness and peace will kiss each other" and that the "fruit of justice shall be peace". In all, the women in the message both to government and Cameroonians in general quoted a one time American President Roosevelt who said, "Don't stop war. Stop the beginning of war".
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