MPs call for peace, stability as November session opens.

In his opening address, House Speaker, Cavaye Yeguie Djibril urged parliamentarians to approach the session with patriotism and a commitment to the consolidation of peace and national unity. 

Following the plenary, several MPs expressed strong appeals for calm, reconciliation, and forward-looking governance in the wake of the recent presidential election.

CPDM MP for Upper Nyong in the Centre Region, Hon Mbede Petrus, called for serenity among the political class, describing peace as indispensable for the country’s progress. 

He stated that the election period is now behind the nation, urging all Cameroonians to resist any attempts to destabilise institutions.

“Our children need peace, for without peace, nothing is possible,” he emphasised in a plea directed at both political actors and the general population.

Budgetary priorities, national cohesion

On her part, CPDM MP for Bui Centre, Hon Ngah Estella, highlighted the significance of the current session as a “budgetary one”, insisting that MPs must prioritise the people’s needs through the adoption of the 2026 Finance Bill.

She urged citizens to shun violence, describing Cameroon as a peaceful nation that must remain so for the benefit of future generations.

Her colleague, Hon Awutah Phillip of Momo West, expressed optimism that President Biya’s new mandate would usher in economic and social reforms aimed at improving living conditions. 

He said unemployment among graduates and the resulting frustrations must be addressed through policies that will “ameliorate the situation of Cameroonians.”

Calls for reconciliation, hope

Representing Yaounde VII, Hon Ndzie Franck, acknowledged the pain and losses experienced during recent unrests but urged citizens to “turn the page” and work collectively towards rebuilding the nation. He appealed to families to be vigilant and to prevent further violence.

The MP for Eyumojock, in the South West Region, Hon Teku Tanyi Teku, reflected on the toll of the crisis in the English-speaking regions, saying that “for about eight years, we have suffered” but that communities are now seeing the results of efforts to restore peace. 

He pointed to renewed agricultural activities, particularly cocoa farming, as a sign of recovery and credited government efforts in addressing local infrastructure challenges.

The MP for Donga-Mantung East, Hon Edward Lambe Adamu, reminded citizens that Cameroon’s unity must remain non-negotiable, insisting that “Cameroon remains our country, we will always be Cameroonians”. 

While urging citizens to reject division and disorder, the MP warned that those who engage in destruction are only harming their own homeland. Hon, Adamu said patriotism should guide every citizen’s actions in the delicate post-election period. 

Responding to questions on balancing peace and justice, he stressed that justice mechanisms exist within the national framework. 

Adamu said calls for peace are not a dismissal of justice but a reflection of a duty to uphold the nation’s stability while allowing legal processes to take their course.

He said Cameroon’s institutions are designed to deliver justice within the rule of law. The lawmaker advised citizens to trust state institutions   rather than resort to street actions. 

Adamu urged his peers to continue engaging with their constituents, reinforcing messages of unity and patience. 

“Cameroon has always been a peace-loving country,” he said, reiterating that no disagreement should justify division or violence.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3615 of Tuesday November 04, 2025