The former Protocol Officer of the late Chairman of the Social Democratic Front (SDF) party has decided to join the ranks of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM).
Ambesi Peter Shusi, a long-standing member of the SDF, made the surprising political move on the occasion of President Biya’s 41st year in office.
Mr. Ambesi, who had been a dedicated SDF member for 33 years, officially switched his allegiance to the CPDM during Biya’s 41-anniversary event held at the Congress Hall in Bamenda.
He explained his decision by pointing to the development progress made by the local Mayor and Member of Parliament and his desire to support their development initiatives.
“I have seen the development strides that have been made by the Mayor and the Member of Parliament. I thought it was wise to support them to carry on with the development program that they have,” Ambesi Peter stated.
Ambesi is a former Councillor of the Bafut Council and the Regional Organising Secretary of the SDF.
His transition to the CPDM was welcomed by influential figures within the CPDM, with former Prime Minister Philemon Yang leading the reception.
In his remarks, Yang described Ambesi Peter’s decision as a wise one, highlighting the importance of unity and cooperation in the pursuit of development and progress.
This is not the first instance of prominent SDF members switching their allegiance to the CPDM.
In 2011, another SDF District Chairman, Kum Henry, publicly expressed his desire to join the CPDM during a press conference and was subsequently celebrated by CPDM supporters at the Congress Hall.
Despite such high-profile defections, political observers remain skeptical about the true impact of these “carpet crossings.”
Many view them as part of the long-standing propaganda strategies employed by the CPDM over the years.
The ongoing trend of SDF members switching to the CPDM continues to be a subject of debate within Cameroon’s political landscape.
Ambesi Peter’s decision to join the CPDM underscores the fluid and dynamic nature of Cameroon’s political environment, where party affiliations can shift, and allegiances can change over time.
Mimi Mefo Info
