The Popular Action Party (PAP) has resolved to back a coalition headed by an Anglophone in the 2025 presidential election.
The party’s stance was made known during its convention held in Buea on Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22.
Although it will be backing an Anglophone in case of an opposition coalition, the Party mandated Njang Denis Tabe to be its flag bearer in the 2025 Presidential election.
At the convention, the Party appealed to the government to respect the electoral calendar, organise an inclusive grand national dialogue, and call on separatist fighters to embrace peace.
“It is no news to anyone here present that the North West and South West Regions of our country have been plagued by war since 2017 with devastating consequences. PAP acknowledges the efforts made so far by the government to resolve the problem, like the holding of the Major National Dialogue. However, this conclave fell short of the expectations of Cameroonians. PAP therefore appeals for a more inclusive approach with all stakeholders and the actors in the conflict,” one of the resolutions read.
They also decried the high cost of living while appealing to the government to match wages with prices of goods and services.
The convention was organised for the party to unite and galvanise its militants to prepare for the upcoming presidential, municipal, and legislative elections.
Speaking to the press shortly after the event, the President of PAP, Njang Denis Tabe, called on the government to listen and yield to the plight of the people.
“Our major resolution is that the voice of every citizen is to be heard in this country. We realized that there has been so much hate speech, the country is fragmented, and there is a need for truth and reconciliation that need to be put in place to bring all Cameroonians together, and together we can build this nation,” said the PAP President.
He equally called on his party militants to get enrolled on the electoral register while reiterating that the party will take part in all elections.
Despite their wish to support a coalition headed by an Anglophone, there is none so far.
However, Njang Denis explained that people are coming up with alliances and that backing an Anglophone is a proposal.
“It has always been our stand since the creation of this party for an Anglophone to lead this nation,” he said.
But to Njang, if Cameroonians decide on a coalition without an Anglophone heading it, they will consider it.
Aside from the Popular Action party supporters and sympathizers, the convention was attended by representatives of other opposition parties, including the Cameroon Renaissance Movement, the PCRN of Cabral Libii, and Barrister Akere Muna of the Now Movement.
