DIASPORAN CRITICS AND THE NEEDED CHANGE (Part 2 of 3)

Strictly speaking, Cameroon does not need the over two hundred political parties and over fifty bidding for president of the Republic. Why did the opposition not unite and present a single candidate? They instead did so only later to sign a joint statement. From the moment they accepted to run, they should have known the decision of the Supreme Court was final. Now, what purpose will protests serve? 4. LACK OF UNITY FROM WITHOUT The Diaspora critics must ask themselves some tough questions: To what extent did they prepare the opposition for the change they want? Election campaigns cost a lot of money. You remember that from what Obama spent. How much of it did you send to the candidate of your choice? Did you take time out and come here to help? Did you campaign for them in your host country? Also, if you have taken foreign nationality which implies that at least for now, you are no longer a Cameroon, do still have a voice? 5. THE GAPING GAP OF THE DIASPORA The Diaspora is not impacting well here at home. There are a lot of concrete actions the Diaspora could take for the benefit of the country. Unfortunately, it has become obsessed with one man: Paul Biya. How many scholarships has the Diaspora offered young Cameroonians since the school year began? How many schools has the Diaspora built? How many potable water points has it provided? How many health facilities have they provided? When we had an outbreak of cholera, where were they? Why are they not investing heavily back at home? Property is a very lucrative domain in Cameroon. Whether you build for a family or a business, you will have tenants. So why not cash in on opportunities such as the newly created University of Bamenda and build houses for students and lecturers? In that way you make some money and help Cameronians with much needed low cost housing. The opportunities are limitless. _______________________________________________________________________________ FOR PART 3 OF 3 OF THIS STORY, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO THE APPROPRIATE PAGE OF MY BLOG http://tmazonga.blogspot.com/2013/12/diasporan-crtics-and-needed-change-part.html