Lukong Pius Nyuylime
1 July 2009
Born in February 1951 in Mamfe, South West Province, the new Minister, Deputy Secretary General at the Presidency, is an Associate Professor who among others obtained a Ph.D in International Studies, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA in 1982 and a Fulbright Scholar in Residence-Spellman College, Atlanta, GA, USA between September 1983 and May 1984.
Peter Agbor-Tabi has held several positions in the administration including post of Deputy Director of the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC), Director of IRIC, Chancellor, University of Yaoundé, Rector, University of Yaoundé, Minister of Higher Education and Pro-Chancellor, University of Buea. At the moment of his present appointment, he was Head of Department International Economics and the Board Chairman of the University of Yaoundé II. He is member of the Central Committee of the CPDM.
Relatives and friends came spontaneously to greet the news of his appointment almost a few minutes after it was released. The celebration was calm and disciplined for reasons one could imagine. After 12 years off government, it was almost becoming clear; he had been "forgotten". But the Head of State in his usual style dismissed such hypothesis by bringing him back and even closer to himself.
Peter Agbor-Tabi himself in his reaction immediately after the appointment stated inter alia how grateful he is to be remembered 12 years after. "I am grateful but it is a very difficult moment and I do promise that I will use all my energy to assist the Head of State and the Prime Minister, Head of Government to achieve the goals and the policies of the President", he said. In this light, he promised to work diligently with everything the President assigns him, with the belief that his role is to assist the President to succeed in his mission.
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My fatherland
Its like power has come never to change hands. All we preach is government of the people, by the people and for the people. Where is it? When old barons have refused to go for a change to come. Again, a new gang of thieves and embezzlers have been brought back to rule. It marvels to hear some protestants talk of change too. It’s quite a shame to see the same individuals, Not wanting to retire for another set of fresh brains. He who talks of change should show an example. Why will he want change when he has not began implementing it? There is a say “charity begins at home” Why do you want to remain a life chairman? Does it mean you are the only competent leader? For how long have you been there? It is not greediness? Stop hypocrisy! Our fate is for God Almighty to decide. Confidence we have lost in all of you. O, Cameroon, O my fatherland, O land of my beloved forefathers. Where are we heading to? Children are dying everyday, Hunger striking families and frustrated parents, Hopeless and deplorable youths ready to do anything for money, Jobless graduates roaming the streets of our cities, Million of farmers crying of lack of farm to market roads. Prices of basic commodities increasing everyday, Above all, a number of scrupulous individuals out to embezzle public funds. The violation of human rights has become the order of the day. Yet we talk of greater ambitions. What do we do with our natural resources? Where have we kept patriotism? Yes, change we need but in whose hands should we entrust? The older generation in power embezzling and mismanaging public funds? Or those using innocents to fight for their own personal interest?
Is there democracy in Cameroon at all?