THE 24 MONTHS TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT FOR CAMEROON UNDER 32 COUNCILS AS BUILDING-BLOCKS FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND THE RULE OF LAW

--- On Wed, 11/25/09, Awasom Jonathan <jjawasom@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Awasom Jonathan <jjawasom@yahoo.com>
Subject: [UB_Alumni]  The 24 months Transitional Government for Cameroon under  32 Councils as Building -Blocks for Good Governance and the rule of law
To: jjawasom@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:31 PM

 

Dear Cameroonians and Well-Wishers   I want to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving celebration. All praise and thanks to God  for all the good things ,which have happened in our lives.Most importantly, we must be thankful for the political freedoms we have inherited from other nations and be inspired to free ourselves from the chains of ignorance and intolerance by the CPDM system in Cameroon.   I was wondering if everyone really took notice of the speech of President Obama to Ghana Parliament on the 11th of July, 2009. Make no mistake that I was inspired and propelled to more action by his speech after May, 29th,2009 when I initially blew the Whistle against the CPDM system. It was a policy speech, which finally came at the right time in history. Now, I give you the chance to explore it with me again. The immediate implication of this speech on our effort is in part expressed in the 32 Councils proposed as the building blocks for a Transitional Government for Cameroon   Yes, We Can: President Obama’s vision and promise for Africa   Excerpt from President Barack Obama’s Policy Speech on US-Africa Relations in the 21st Century   “Make no mistake: history is on the side of these brave Africans … Africa doesn't need strongmen, it needs strong institutions. America will not seek to impose any system of government on any other nation — the essential truth of democracy is that each nation determines its own destiny. What we will do is increase assistance for responsible individuals and institutions, with a focus on supporting good governance — on parliaments, which check abuses of power and ensure that opposition voices are heard; on the rule of law, which ensures the equal administration of justice; on civic participation, so that young people get involved; and on concrete solutions to corruption like forensic accounting, automating services, strengthening hot lines and protecting whistle-blowers to advance transparency and accountability”   President Barack Obama, Ghana Parliament on the 11th of July 2009   Let me explain to you how the transitional government may function. There shall be interim councils to oversea the transition. It is also a period during, which we shall be learning and growing together until we reach that place where we are certain that the check and balances of power are functioning.   Each Council will be made of members and experts under the leadership of a chairperson. The Council shall advise the transitional government through consultation and briefing at all fronts in the light of the vision for the country. In this wise, I will suggest the following Councils with broad provisions to cover all sectors towards good governance. These Councils will report to the transitional government.   We will appoint Chairpersons to these councils based on a number of factors; Education, Knowledge, character, experience, expertise and regional representation. It will be up to the Chairpersons to then recruit members of their council based on an acceptable code of conduct.   They could be at least to 10 members. However, the Councils will then develop Committees within the Cities and communities to report to them. This kind of decentralize system will give every Cameroon the opportunity to participate in nation building and will eventually strengthen grassroots democracy.   The Constitutional and Government Council The Judicial Branch Council The legislative Branch Council The Executive Branch Council The Territorial Administration Council  The Good Governance and Transparency Council The  Independent and Non-partisan Election Council The Military and Armed Forces Council The law and Enforcement (Police) Council The Media and Press Council on press Freedom The Post and TeleCommunication Council The Domestic Policy Council: Homeland Security, Immigration, Federal Office of Investigation and Central Intelligence Agency etc The Foreign Policy and Foreign Relations Council The Economic and Financial Council The Agriculture Council The Environmental Council for Clean Water,Air and Cities The Labor and Public Service Council The Public Safety and Transportation Council by land Air or Water The Primary and Secondary Education Council The Higher Education and Foreign Studies, Fellowship and Scholarship Council The Scientific Research and Laboratory Services Council The Technology Development Council The Engineering Council (road construction and development) The Urban Cities Council The Suburban and Rural Cities Council The Housing and Town Planning Council The Social Welfare and social Justice Council The Parks and Recreation Council The Health Care and Human Services Council The Sustainable Development and Empowerment Council The Social and Cultural Council  The Gender Equality and Youthful idealism Council NB: At this juncture, my humble request is for Cameroonians from all walks of life to explore these Councils and help us to identify the citizens who shall be willing participants in nation building. Make no Mistake; History is on the side of you brave Cameroonians who have ceased from being complainers and now to become nation builders.       I thank you for reading. Pass it on   Jonathan Awasom

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EMBEZZLEMENT AND MISAPPROPARIATION: THE CORRUPT CAMEROON OFFICIALS RESISTING TO DECLARE THEIR ASSETS ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 66 OF CAMEROON'S CONSTITUTION DUE TO EMBEZZLEMENT AND MISAPPROPRIATION

 

--- On Wed, 12/9/09, Jonathan Awasom <jonathanawasom@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Jonathan Awasom <jonathanawasom@yahoo.com>
Subject: [UB_Alumni] The Alpha and Omega of Accountability in Article 66
To: camnetwork@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 9:50 PM

 

There are 15 Cameroon officials highlighted in red towards the end who are under the rule of law to declare their assets but this has never happened thus far.   "Today, I want us to cross-examine article 66 by making sure we understand the nature of accountability. I will do my best to identify those Cameroonians who are expected to comply with Article 66. I will always refer you to the link that leads to the Constitution of Cameroon in case you want to cross-check the facts for yourself. This article propagates the rule, which states what should be declared in terms of Assets but it does not give details of who, when, why and results. What they must declare is their assets.          The Alpha and Omega concept of accountability in Article 66   The alpha and omega concept of accountability in article 66 of the Constitution of Cameroon points to the scope of accountability, which has never been enforced. So, I have taken a moment to shed more light on this Article 66 in order to underscore why compliance  is critical for a way forward  for all the stakeholders in Cameroon society.   “…Shall declare their assets and property at the beginning and at the end of their tenure of office”   …at the beginning ( Alpha) …at the end. ( Omega)   There are 15 different personalities as public servants of Cameroon mentioned under Article 66 of the Constitution, who have neither declared their assets at the beginning nor at the end of their tenure of office. Does it mean that those who have ended their tenure are still liable to be held accountable? This article is very critical for what we plan to achieve for good governance and sustainable development. This is because they have to tell us where their assets are found in Cameroon and outside of Cameroon . We must undertake this mission with the hope of setting the stage for forgiveness, reconciliation and reconstruction of a new society.   If the Constitution of a country was not the major force behind good governance and prosperity, the Founders of American would not have given a serious thought within space and time, to write a Constitution that has by far the most lasting impression and impact on the whole wide world. Can you imagine the world without the Constitution of the United States of America ?   Today, I want us to cross-examine article 66 by making sure we understand the nature of accountability. I will do my best to identify those Cameroonians who are expected to comply with Article 66. I will always refer you to the link that leads to the Constitution of Cameroon in case you want to cross-check the facts for yourself. This article propagates the rule, which states what should be declared in terms of Assets but it does not give details of who, when, why and results. What they must declare is their assets.     “…Shall declare their assets and property at the beginning and at the end of their tenure of office”   1. The President of the Republic 2. The Prime Minister 3. Members of Government and persons as such 4. The President and members of the Bureau of the National Assembly 5. The President and members of the Bureau of the Senate 6. Members of the Assembly 7. Senators 8. All leaders of an elected Office 9. Secretary Generals of Ministries and persons ranking as such 10. Director of the Central Administration 11. General Managers of Public and Semi-Public enterprises 12. Judicial and legal officers 13. Administrative personnel in charge of the tax base 14. Collection and handling of Public Funds 15. All Managers of public Votes and Property   The Transitional Government will publish a list of these Cameroonians so that all people will get to recognize them in person. What is very outstanding about this article is the fact that members of the Assembly are Parliamentarians. As far as the Cameroon political landscape is concerned, Parliamentarians will be both the CPDM and opposition. The obvious truth is that CPDM and SDF Parliamentarians are supposed to declare their assets without any struggle because they are the legislators (the makers of laws and policies). They are also supposed to hold the Executive branch accountable by setting the example for the rest of the public servants to follow.   However my concern is if SDF Parliamentarians are the major opposing political force against CPDM Party, why have they not declared their assets in conformity with the law? I do not think CPDM Party would be bothered if they had declared their assets. Perhaps that would have forced the CPDM Parties to follow suit. SDF Parliamentarians could still declare their assets right away in order for Cameroonians to have faith in them again. Their credibility as a Party for change is at stake so long as they knowingly ignored Article 66. We believe that the Constitution of Cameroon be enforced accordingly and all Cameroonians who make the 15 list of public servants are called upon to declare their assets.   If SDF and other opposition do not declare their assets then it will be hard to complaint against the election fraud of CPDM Party. My hope is that people realize how serious and important this article is for us to move forward in Cameroon .     .. continue by clicking unto the following link to download the constitution of Cameroon in order to explore article 66 . Thanks        Jonathan Awasom    The voices for Cameroon, Africa and the world in the 21st century The Rally-cry for freedom, justice, peace ,democracy and prosperity for all Empowering humanity to build a virtuous and free world for the beloved global village Through political advocacy , we are engaging, energizing,mobilizing, organizing and empowering Cameroonians, Africans, international community and concerned citizens of the world with interest in Africa to support our drive for genuine change.Pass it Blog:http:http://virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/ [PDF] CONSTITUTION of the Republic of Cameroon Adobe PDF Law No. 96-06 of 18 January 1996 to amend the Constitution of 2 June 1972 The National Assembly has deliberated and adopted; The President of the Republic hereby ... confinder.richmond.edu/admin/docs/Cameroon.pdf

CALLING OUT TO WILLING SUPPORTERS AND SPONSORERS TO PROPEL THE VISION FOR A VIRTUOUS AND FREE CAMEROON

Calling out to  willing supporters and sponsorers Fw: Cameroon:  I am ready to form a transitional government but the CPDM must pave the way

My fellow Cameroonians and members of the civil society International and United Nations Organization What will a virtuous and free Cameroon look like in no distant future?  During the last 3 years of  our campaign to ensure that Cameroon does not bleed and shed the blood of innocent people, we have resisted all kinds of   distractions and continued on the clear path to move Cameroon forward away from mediocrity. The truth is, Mr Paul Biya and his CPDM regime are stuck with lies, manipulation , fraud and shameless show-up of power with no ethical substance with respect to the constitution and universal acceptable principles of human dignity and rules for good governance.  Many of you have been likely overwhelmed by one's endless spirit and act of persistence but every passing day, I am more than convinced that you  now understand why I embarked on this noble and sacred mission  for Cameroon and  all people that dwell there. In case you are reading from me for the first time, below are some concrete sites for you to download and get acquainted with the vision, ideas and ideals that will shape a new Cameroon for all of us. Therefore, I humbly entreat you to support and work with me to achieve this vision for Cameroon.I believe in Prevention is better than cure. The people -centered vision inspired by God 's  plan and promise for a new Cameroon. When I graduated with a Master of Arts in Ethics of War and Peace under Religion and Theology, I was inspired to think outside of the box of violent revolutionary change. I did not take for granted the fact that I have learned about just and unjust wars to be excited and become a war monger or violent revolutionary warrior. Instead, I explored an alternative approach that will prevent war, genocide and save lives while still effecting the measurable,meaningful and achievable change we are yearning for in Cameroon. Every nation has  the right to conceive their own strategy necessary to  infleunce  systematic change That is why after being convinced about the possibility of a non-violent change in Cameroon, I began to articulate a clear and consistent vision that came to me for Cameroon.As you know visions encounter obstacles and challenges because they are sacred in nature.This vision has passed its credibility test because it is not about me except for the greatest good of all of us Cameroonians and humanity. So, I ask for your unconditional support and assistance in any form or shape to make this vision come to fruition. I believe in this vision and I can assure you that we have come a long ways! God has already spoken and it is up to us Cameroonians and people of goodwill to swing into action. I have don't my utmost best since 2007 when I began to raise awareness about the non-violent path to the freedom, liberty and progress for all of us Cameroon. I cannot over belabor the obvious. The voice and choice of the people is clean and clear everyday and with all your support, we as a people of Cameroon and friends of Cameroon will move pass the feet dragging of the CPDM regime way behind the sweeping socio-economic and political changes we have been experiencing globally. We cannot afford to be left behind or get stuck inside of the mud of mediocrity. Therefore, pass on these words to all your friends, communities, and organizations because " we, the people" remain the center of this vision and oncemore history asks us to make a difference so that this present and  the next coming generation will know that a people once lived on this earth with a good conscience and love for humanity beyond their own selfish interests. Thank you for all your continuous prayers and support To God be the Glory   Jonathan Awasom's vision For a virtuous and free Cameroon Free from violent bloodshed and retaliation Free from human and civil rights violations Free from bribery and corruption Free from torture, arbitrary arrest and illegal imprisonment Free from police  and military crack down on civilians Free from stereotypes and prejudices based on class origin, tribe or region Free from fraudulent bank statements and fraudulent documents and degrees Free from  political persecution of people because of their free speech Free from imprisonment without legal representation and trial Free from dictating Governors and Delegates  on the people Free from centralization of the political system Free from overtaxing the poor and sparing the corrupt elite Free from lack of financial aid  to students to pursue College and higher education Free from scientific research stagnation and lack of  inquiry Free from lack of incentives and subsidies to indigenous farmers in agricultural zones Free from lack of transparency and accountability in the public service Free from organized crime as in armed robbery, banditary,robbery Free from fear of self-expression and creative writing and publication Free from a policy of divide and conquer ,which tears communities apart Free from lack of respect for our constitution and gross violation of the rule of law Free from Ministers and Governors who serve at the pleasure of the dictator for life Free from lack of commitment to heath care education and development of hospitals and community clinics and health care centers Free from lack of rural electrification and waterfication Free from lack of high way expansion  with multiple lanes through out the regions Free from lack social services for the disable, senior citizens, elderly and single parents Free from lack of consolidation of civil society towards social cohesion and viability Free from lack of small business initiatives and loans/subsidies Free from lack of meritocracy and free from mediocrity Free from cronyism and favoritism Free from lack of prosecution of  sexual harrassment Free from lack prosecution of domestic violence Free from lack of equality of all people;gender, creed and origin under law Free from  non-involvement in the free market economic under the present global economic and cultural trends Free from  lack of "made in Cameroon" products for export Free from sustainable development initiatives to empower citizens within every tribe and community Free from lazy children of public officials who depend on the ill-gotten wealth of their parents and hardly industrious and productive Free from CPDM regime and militants Free from Mr Paul Biya and  his cohorts Free from Ni John Fru Ndi and his cohorts Free from ignorance and illiteracy Free from ...... --- On Fri, 9/16/11, Jonathan Fru <jonathan_light2000@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Jonathan Fru <jonathan_light2000@yahoo.com> Subject: Cameroon: I am ready to form a transitional governme nt but the CPDM must pave the way To: "camnetwork@yahoogroups.com" <camnetwork@yahoogroups.com> Date: Friday, September 16, 2011, 1:49 PM Dear Citizens of the World                                                    Click on what you will like to read.It begins with the 21 points, Blueprint, which captures the vision and plan to rebuild Cameroon by navigating away from corrupt tyranny and dictatorship through a possible two years/24 months transitional government. The 6 points reinforces the ineligibility of the CPDM system to either stand for any elections or organize any elections in Cameroon because all of them have broken the supreme laws of our nation especially article 66. The Diaspora legal advisers have noted that ELECAM is unconstitutional, to begin with. We are reiterating that the CPDM  Party must give way for me to form a transitional government  for a way forward.   President Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon for over 30 years and all I need is only two years to serve my country, preserve civilization,uphold achievements and restore the lost sacred values and principles of a constitutional liberal federalism to empower the 10 regions of Cameroon to elect their governors under an independent system of government.Right now , all the 10 governors of Cameroon were dictated against ,"we the people"by Dictator, President Paul Biya. Consequently, there is no way that elections will ever be free and fair. I thank you all for your cooperation. Cameroon will remain one nation under one, God,one love,one people, one Africa and one world FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON, AFRICA (FREECCAM'A): THE CONCEPT OF ... virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/.../concept-of-political-power.html You +1'd this publicly. Undo May 25, 2011 – THE 21 POINTS BLUEPRINT FOR A FREE CAMEROON IN THE... THE 6 POINTS OF "WHY CAMEROON ... TOWARDS A VIRTUOUS AND FREE SOCIETY: "AS A BURNING. ..results (0.13 seconds)    Search Results A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE ... virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/ - Cached You +1'd this publicly. Undo Sep 6, 2011 – A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA (FREECCAM'A). I have never lost faith in humanity in ... ► A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA ... virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/.../president-paul-biya-of-c... - Cached You +1'd this publicly. Undo Sep 1, 2011 – A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA (FREECCAM'A). I have never lost faith in humanity in spite of the ... A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA ... virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html - Cached You +1'd this publicly. Undo Jun 24, 2011 – Presidential Aspirant for a 24 Transitional Government for Cameroon. Upholds the vision for a virtuous and free Society ... A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA ... virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/.../students-of-machiavelli-... - Cached You +1'd this publicly. Undo Aug 20, 2011 – A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA (FREECCAM'A). I have never lost faith in who we are in spite of the ... A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA ... virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/.../triumph-of-virtue-over- ... You +1'd this publicly. Undo Jun 7, 2011 – As I struggle with you for a virtuous and free society in Cameroon, Africa I feel strongly that we must continue to identify ourselves and ... A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA ... virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/.../foundational-case-for-freedom-... You +1'd this publicly. Undo Jun 14, 2011 – The foundational case for the freedom of Cameroon rests with the ability for us to employ the power of the constitution, which has been ... A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA ... virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/.../advice-on-non-violence- ... You +1'd this publicly. Undo Jun 9, 2011 – A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA (FREECCAM'A) ... THE 21 POINTS BLUEPRINT FOR A FREE CAMEROON IN THE. ... A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA ... virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/2011_07_01_archive.html - Cached You +1'd this publicly. Undo Jul 29, 2011 – That to me is what anyone with foresight and/or vision will deem “Virtuous and Free Cameroon.”For instance the US government is in disarray ... A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA ... virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/.../children-of-oppressors-d... - Cached You +1'd this publicly. Undo Aug 24, 2011 – Empowering humanity to build a virtuous and free world for the beloved global village. Blog: http://virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/ ... A VIRTUOUS AND FREE WORLD: TO FREE AND CHANGE CAMEROON IN AFRICA ... virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/2011_06_07_archive.html - Cached You +1'd this publicly. Undo Jul 1, 2011 – I am very certain about a virtuous and free Cameroon under a Federal System because the international civil society has dealt with truth ...

AFRICA AND AFRICAN PEOPLE MUST EXPERIENCE THE RESURRECTION POWER OF JESUS CHRIST: WE CANNOT HAVE IT BOTH WAYS

--- On Mon, 4/9/12, Jonathan Fru <jonathan_light2000@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Jonathan Fru <jonathan_light2000@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: [camnetwork] Africa and African people must experience the Resurrection Power of Jesus Christ: We cannot have both ways

Dear African Christian brothers and sisters in Christ I bring Easter greetings to you in  the name of the risen Lord Jesus Christ , the one and only messiah and savior of the world.  When Jesus Christ resurrected from the grave on this said Easter Sunday, he overcame the forces of evil and darkness that took a huge toll on God 's people. Every people in their context must understand the power of the resurrection and to apply that in their own circumstance without any distortions of  the divine truth. Burying the son of God was like burying the ultimate divine truth, which shoke the foundation of falsehood upon ,which rested the ideosycracies, discrepancies, prejudices and stereotypes of humanity in order to  resurrect  and re-awaken our consciousness to the realization of a new beginning under the canopy of the saving messiah, Jesus Christ.  It is clear that people who take the message of Jesus Christ at this moment seriously will learn to not take for granted the fact that they have believed  in more of the same bad theology of the church for too long! May be it is never too late because the resurrection power must be a powerful spiritual enlightenment that will open everyone's spiritual  eyes to see ,perceive and discern the true and correct meaning of the sweet fragrance of the whole new experience of resurrection traditionally marked by excitement and joy! The resurrection is not for people who hide behind Jesus Christ or seek refuge under christianity or  find temporary shelter on Sundays under big mansions! You have to think again about where you are in all these divine drama. After all life is like a drama and here God is at work not to condone mediocrity but to give us  new life and meaning  through Jesus Christ. To experience the power of the resurrection means we have developed and deepen our relationship iwht Jesus Christ so that He  is at the center of our lives. In fact he takes us back to the sermon on the mount and most importantly about fulfilling the law of love. The missionary Church to Africa at one point always told us that they did not come to talk about the problems of the people but only to guide them to believe and accept Jesus Christ for the sole purpose of salvation without stress or labor. There was hardly any correct and accurate biblical interpretation that resonated with the state of affairs in Africa to the extent which , whatever was going wrong with the political systems, missionaries and the Christians did not think that it was their responsibility to address those problems. In this light, Africa was still in the tomb of darkness and ignorance because Africa refused to resurrect with Jesus Christ to a new life. What happens when we  are stuck inside the tomb of our follies? What happen when we are not even aware of the fact that Jesus Christ has already resurrected and that he is not here anymore with oppression, injustice, civil rights abuses , human rights abuses and embezzlement, domestic violence, lies, slander, blackmail, corruption , torture and murder of innocent people?  There are people who were taught since the days missionaries came to Africa that their salvation was guaranteed through Jesus Christ so long as they confessed and professed him as their personal lord and savior. They argued that the human race was saved by the grace of God and justified by their faith in Jesus Christ  ALONE without ,which good deeds would not lead them to eternal life! For sure, all it meant was, whatever people were doing in this life and world was of no relevance to the presence of the living God through Jesus Christ.  So long as African people were and are  oppressors and dictators but accepted Jesus Christ  in their lives, they could kill , steal , embezzle and oppress all the way to their graves while believing in Jesus Christ in John 3:16, they would still rise to eternal life! Some even quoted the thief who repented on the cross with Jesus Christ and was saved as an example of the fortune in  being forgiven in late repentance! Therefore, some people intentionally delayed their repentance and waiting for the last 24 hrs of their demise to confess their sins or cry out to Jesus Christ at the last hour with the hope that a clean slate will accompany them to eternal life. It is time for us to think ! What will the resurrection of Jesus Christ mean to people who are oppressed, suffering both human and civil rights violations, exploited, arbitrarily arrested, tortured and illegally imprisoned? What will be the impact of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on our struggle to build a virtuous and free Cameroon? Do you think Jesus Christ cares about civil rights, human rights, human dignity? Do you think Jesus Christ  cares about democracy and free electoral commission? How does the resurrection power of Jesus Christ speak to us as we grapple with   serious questions about injustice, bondage, slavery, marginalization?  In fact , this is the 42 Easter  of my life time and by all indication based on my faith in Jesus Christ as a God-fearing human being, I know for a fact that Jesus Christ is my life and resurrection. Therefore, I get to identify with the whole season of lent leading up to his passion for life as well as God's practical plan for humanity through him. The first time in my life when I began to think theologically was  when I was in the second year in the school of theology. I felt that something was not right in the way christians in Cameroon celebrated the Christian holy days like christmas, Easter and thanksgiving etc. I immediately, saw a lot of hypocrites who were either thieves or murderers ,liars, abusers, oppressors, exploiters, bullies, dictators, tyrants and what have you flog to c hurch on Easter pretending to be sinners! Yes, sin was used here as a common weakness denominator that chained the legs of every human being from one generation to the other. Even those who were not abusing their   position of power and influence were also treated as sinners who can be condemned to hell fire, too like every other person for their sins as victims of those who oppress them. As I search through scriptures and endeavored to explore profound theological answers to such disturbing  teachings of missionaries and the religious institutions ,which they  founded, I knew right away that there was something actually  called bad theology and good theology. At some point we have to think about what it means to be part of lent and most importantly get immersed into this experience of Easter resurrection and to ask ourselves honest questions about our faith in the resurrection as well as our commitment to the relevance and impact of this resurrection to  govern.When we ask these questions and think about the right answers, we will be moving away from bad theology to good theology.  I was thinking that it would be just a quick message on Easter Sunday to  enable us  tap into the resurrection power of Jesus Christ  in search of our  dreams and aspirations. The truth is Easter is about  fulfilling the most compelling promises of life without shying away from our responsibilities because if it was otherwise, then there would be no point to have an experience of resurrection of Jesus Christ since he would not  have a power to influence the way we lead our lives in this moment in anticipation of the future. Today as christians followers of Jesus Christ celebrate Easter Sunday to mark the  third day when Jesus Christ predicted he would rise from the grave, it is not unusual to hear some people claim that they are withdrawing from politics to respect and honor Easter Holiday! I have heard this a lot over the years and it was particularly funny this time around because I thought the resurrection was about  life today and life hereafter?  I call that a pious withdrawal from unholy politics ,which is by the way a paradox! It takes a rocket thinker to get  to the core essence of the meaning of resurrection because it is never ever going to be separated from what you think and do 24 hrs 7 days of your life. In fact, Jesus Christ did not state anywhere  during his life time that politicians should stop cursing out at each other, publishing negative ads against each other, blowing their ideas out of proportion and observe his crucifixion, death and resurrection and afterwards return to the same mediocrity that he came to transfigure. Jesus Christ did not encourage people to spend a great deal of valuable time fund-raising million of dollars to squander on tearing each other apart whereas children lack basic educational and recreational needs in their communities. If you have began to reason with me theologically, you will begin to realize that the fact that Jesus Christ never rot in the tomb and apparently resurrected under the power of God, we ,Christains are also called upon to seek God's power and blessing to overcome the tomb of oppression, corrupt tyranny and dictatorship in Africa because the smell of genocide and civil wars, poverty, injustice, embezzlement, stealing and murder  of innocent people, arbitrary arrest and illegal imprisonment through human rights violations are all anti-ethical to the whole meaning of the resurrection power and life of Jesus Christ on Easter.  We, must begin to experience the resurrection power of Jesus Christ and as a people, this is our own time to rise up and shine  Thank you and  pass it on Jonathan Awasom  The voice for Cameroon, Africa and the world in the 21st century The Rally-cry for freedom, justice, peace ,democracy and prosperity for all Empowering humanity to build a virtuous and free world for the beloved global village Blog:  http://virtuousandfreecameroon.blogspot.com/ __._,_.___ Reply to . __,_._,___