On campaign in Buea: Samuel Iyodi promises to dialogue with separatist if voted President.

Addressing supporters and sympathisers, Iyodi who is the youngest presidential candidate promised to ensure ‘separatist fighters lay down their weapons within the first 100 days in office.

“…as the Head of State, we will start a serious and transparent dialogue with our brothers and sisters in the North West and South West Regions including those who have chosen the path of violence,” Iyodi said, adding that: “Peace will return to our towns and villages, within 100 days, guns will be silent and dialogue will replace violence”.

He reminded party faithful that he was not only building a movement for the presidential election but something that is long-term. 

Young Cameroonians, he said, should vote for him because as a young person, he understands their challenges better. 

“The young people should vote for me because I look like them and understand perfectly what they are going through, their struggles finding a job and the crisis in this region,” Iyodi assured.

He added that the fertile soils of the South West coupled with the strength and resilience of its youth are an asset he would exploit for the long-term development of agriculture.

“…the South West Region has fertile soils and young people and thus this Region will be one of the areas for our agro industrial plan,” he insisted.

Supporters welcome breathe of fresh air

FDC supporters expressed joy that, their leader is ready to address the pressing issues facing them from the first day in office.

Barrister Ewule Edward said the Anglophone crisis was the biggest challenge in addition to issues with water, electricity, and road network facing the Region. Barrister Ewule said he was happy to hear Iyodi promising to address them as priority issues. 

On his part, Jacob Ndim, said Iyodi’s candidacy provided a rare opportunity for young people to take their destiny into their hands and build a better country with young people at the top. 

“Young people should rally behind him so that we can build a perfect Cameroon for all,” Ndim stated.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3587 of Tuesday October 07, 2025