Hon Cavaye condemns tussle for position, egoism amongst MPs.

The House Speaker expressed his consternation while closing the 2nd Ordinary Session for the 2023 legislative year. 
The plenary sitting last Friday July 7, was attended by members of government led by the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute and members of senate amongst other personalities.    
In his closing remarks, Hon Cavaye frowned at the behaviour of some MPs, who prioritise personal interests over that of the Cameroonian people who elected them to represent them at the august house. 

“I wish to strongly condemn…increasing cases of misbehaviour by Members of the National Assembly,” the Speaker said, citing misconducts like lack of camaraderie, individualism, tussle for position and double-crossing amongst other vices. 

He said it is unbelievable to even think that the nation's representatives now pursue objectives that are incompatible with their very essence as lawmakers. 
“I wish to remind the nation's representatives that we were elected by the sovereign people to primarily pass good laws and check government’s oversight. These are the two main tasks we were elected to accomplish,” he reminded his peers of the house.

Though the MPs have legitimate personal ambitions, he warned that their personal ambitions should not jeopardise the serenity and proper functioning of a prestigious institution like the National Assembly.

Homage to Fru Ndi, others
The June parliamentary session ended at a time when the country has lost some key important personalities to the cold hands of death.

Amongst them is the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Front, SDF, John Fru Ndi, who transitioned to the world beyond on June 12, after a prolonged illness.

A minute of silence was observed by the National Assembly in honour of the fallen opposition figure. 
Describing Fru Ndi as a man of реaсе, Hon Cavaye said history would remember that when socio-political crisis in Cameroon reached its apex during in the 90s, Fru Ndi refused to tread on a dangerous path, despite calls from his party comrades to embark on an armed struggle.

“Even though socio-political unrests and other forms of violence took their toll, the SDF party became, under his stewardship, a responsible opposition party over time,” Hon Cavaye told the august house. 
He then insisted that by refusing to embark on an armed struggle, Fru Ndi had helped to give credibility to the country's democracy and built trust among Cameroonians. 

“He will also be remembered for his political slogan ‘Power to the People’. In essence, Ni John Fru Ndi had a personal and significant impact on Cameroon's political scene,” the House Speaker added.

Meanwhile, homage was also paid to the late Mayo-Danay MP, Hon Silikam Isabelle Namamourou, Senator Mireille Adare Gassawily from the East Region and Senator Paulette Bisseck from the South Region. Hon Silikam served as Secretary of the National Assembly Bureau from 1997 until her death, and was MP for her constituency for 26 uninterrupted years.

MPs scrutinise 12 bills

Proceedings at the National Assembly came to an end after some 12 bills were scrutinised and adopted by the lawmakers. Also, four question and answer sittings were held during the same duration.

Tradition at the National Assembly was also respected with the organisation of a Special Session of Children's Parliament. The 24th edition of Children's Parliament which ended on June 26, was organised under the theme “Digital literacy: An indispensable means for providing information and combating online violence and sexual abuse”.
The different stakeholders during Children's Parliament were also urged to continue mobilisation in order to protect the youths from online violence and deviant behaviour patterns.