THE MANIFESTO FOR A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: THE CASE OF CAMEROON IN AFRICA.
01/09/2010 WASHINGTON, DC , USA
Revised July 10, 2010 Newark,NJ,USA
Revised June 3, 2011 Newark ,NJ,USA
PREAMBLE:
We are profoundly conscious that we Cameroonians\Africans encompass an integral part of the human race that are entitled to be free and endowed with inalienable and sacred rights within the cosmos.
We are inclined to become part of the unprecedented global "Truth Commissions" movement in South Africa, Liberia, Kenya etc through the eyes of Prescillia Haye and former UN Secretary General, Mr Kofi Anan , which have successfully helped other nations in the process of healing, reconciliation and reconstruction to advocate for the Cameroon Truth Commission as soon as possible( CTC)
We believe in a loving God to whom we are answerable with our conscience and that all people are born free.That freedom must not be reserved for a “selected few”. We are inspired by the vision of the Founding Fathers of the United States under the leadership of President Thomas Jefferson as follows;
“That all human beings are born free and equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and
happiness.”
CONSEQUENTLY:
- Mindful of more than 50 Years of corrupt tyranny and Dictatorship since Cameroon acquired a partial Independence from France and Britain;
- Conscious of the vast natural wealth and endowments of the lands and peaceful peoples of Cameroon ;
- Conscious of the fact that the Government of Cameroon has flagrantly violated the Constitution of Cameroon in its entirety as well as usurped the inalienable and sacred rights of Cameroonians by multiple violations of the Constitution;
- Conscious of the ungodly dictatorship cultivating and sustaining mismanagement, misinformation, misrepresentation, misdirection and underdevelopment of our nation;
- Granted that a free and democratic society be effective and have a lasting impact on the civil society under good governance and the rule of law;
- Disappointed by the fact that there are many Cameroonians in the Diaspora on exile and political asylum due to the extensive misdeeds of the Government of Cameroon;
- Inspired and strengthened by the true spirit of patriotism for our country Cameroon derived from the hunger to make life safe for all;
- Considering the fact that it is increasingly urgent for us patriotic and concerned Cameroonians to articulate a new vision towards a free Cameroon to enable all people who are part of Cameroon to dream like others and see their dreams come true;
- Believing that there are other nations and people who are free and serve as an example of progress and prosperity founded on a visionary foundation;
WE therefore Resolve:
- To empower a new political citizenry\leadership with patriotism, courage, wisdom and compassion to lead Cameroonians to participate in building a free Cameroon in the light of the socio-cultural ,economic and political needs of all. In that way, enhance respect for human rights and promote human dignity through justice, peace and prosperity
- To enhance and absolutely uphold a transparent framework for the fundamental respect of human rights and freedom as a prerequisite to nation building and nationhood above all other obligations.
- To act as an alternative movement for democracy grounded in good governance and the rule of law.
- To adopt the vision of the “Founding Fathers of the United States” that all human beings are born free and equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness;
- To connect, network, dialogue and mobilize Cameroonians and stakeholders around the world to support the vision of building a new Cameroon for greater possibilities and opportunities for every citizen within Cameroon regardless of origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, language, culture and political linings.
- To adopt the vision for a 33 Council for a 24 months transitional government to empower Cameroonians and stakeholders from all walks of life to invent a new political paradigm that guarantees freedom and democracy through transparency and accountability under the rule of law and Constitution.
- To adopt a decentralized federal form of Government to enable regional participative economic and social development.
-To create a Nation on the basis of equal Economic and Social
Justice, equal economic opportunities and African Economic Ownership & Empowerment.
- To promote and enhance a value-based society wherein people are respected and honored on the basis of their Character and Service rather than by alien\internal Machinations of Corporate interference, personal gullibility, intellectual and psychological classism, and devaluation of self-authorship.
- To engage in global advocacy and humanitarian relief of all natures to liberate, re-enliven, democratize, moralize and develop our nation boundlessly and empower the people to be part of this endeavor according to their aspirations and dreams.
Jonathan F. Awasom
Pastor, Reformer and voice of Truth
Freedom Fighter and Nation builder
Civil Rights Advocate
Human Rights Campaigner
Peace Advocate for Peaceful Transition of power
Senior Community Organizer and voice for the voiceless
Scholar, consultant and Truth Speaker to Powers
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