By Zera Nambu
Social Democratic Front (SDF) presidential candidate, Joshua Osih, reiterated the party’s commitment to addressing perceived marginalization in the North West and South West regions, stating that a change in government is essential.
During his address in Bamenda, where he launched his presidential campaign on September 27, Osih appealed to citizens to support the SDF in the upcoming elections, framing himself as the candidate best equipped to address these long-standing issues.
“Marginalization still exists in the North West and South West, and we can stop it if we change the present regime,” Osih declared.
“No one can stop it except Joshua Osih.”
While acknowledging that achieving full federalism would be a complex undertaking, Osih outlined a vision in which the SDF would prioritize peace and reconciliation as a preliminary step.
He stressed the importance of securing support from the Northwest, a region traditionally considered an SDF base, noting, “If I do not win in the Northwest, I won’t be president, because the North West is supposed to have my back. If you’re not loved at home, you can’t be loved somewhere.”
Oshi urged voters to support the SDF, identified by the “pink paper” on the ballot, in the October 12 elections. He emphasized the need for governmental change to improve the quality of life for Cameroonians.
Economic development featured prominently in Oshi’s platform. He pledged to bolster industrialization to generate employment opportunities for Cameroonian youth, drawing a potential link between unemployment and the ongoing separatist armed conflict.
Addressing the persistent insecurity plaguing the North West region, Osih promised to make security a national priority.
He called on citizens to participate in the electoral process and demonstrate their desire for change, stating the need to “show the world that we want peace, to stop marginalization, and to have a government who listens to the people, not one who stays home and sends people to represent him.”
