Re: Help Cameroon fight Boko Haram - My contribution.

Dear Mr. Kemah,

This is a really interesting idea. I think the good intentions are very
clear.

However, I think before citizens embark on this kind of a mission, it is
good to ask a number of questions. Who has the authority to execute a
war in Cameroon? If it is the state, has the state of Cameroon
demonstrated that it has fewer men and women in the armed forces to
combat Boko Haram? If the state (Cameroonian authorities) has given us
that indication, what they have they done to secure legitimate
collaboration from the neighboring states, the AU and the UN since we
are dealing with global terror? What has the state done to solicit the
support of allies, western or Eastern? What diplomatic overtures have
been made to countries of the Middle East to solicit the help of clerics
who can help work to deradicalize a few radical Muslims in Africa?

We have a new administration in Nigeria, what plans have they put
forward in dealing with the terror that continues to render helpless the
richest and most powerful country in Africa? Do we think there is a
political, spiritual, cultural, and economic will in Nigeria to defeat
Boko Haram?

What guarantees do we have that the funds raised will not be spent by
corrupt leaders on the ground? Furthermore, how can we ensure that by
raising money to fight, we might not be building another shadow military
that may keep conflicts alive when the war against Boko Haram is over?

Thank you.

Elias

Fred Kemah wrote:
> Fellow Cameroonians,
>
> As you can see in the news, we are facing terror threats worldwide.
>
> Our enemies in Cameroon are the Boko Haram brand. We need to help our people back home in their struggle against terrorism.
>
> Vital ingredients for prosperity and economic growth of a nation is peace and political stability.
>
> I do not belong to any political party in Cameroon. However, given that I am one of the most highly rated intellectuals in our diaspora communities, I really feel the need to provide the Cameroonian gov't with my views on a long term strategy against terrorism in Cameroon.
>
> Below are my proposals :
>
> A) Form a Cameroon - UK anti terror task force. They will strategise, also , with a view to raising funds to support our soldiers in the front line fighting.
>
> B) Launch a nationwide campaign back home about Boko haram. That is educate locals to be able to identify and challenge strangers in their neighbourhoods. Any potential suspect will be referred to the forces for further action.
>
> C) Train community support workers to protect sensitive targets. Funding could come from cuts from 20th May ceremonies/celebrations.
>
> D) Direct request for financial help from affluent Cameroonians in Diaspora via the task force.
>
> Please keep this whole scenario out of politics otherwise the process of support and solidarity to our forces fighting Boko Haram will fail.
>
> Apologies , I won't be able to attend because of prior professional commitments.
>
> With best wishes to our embassies.
>
> Mola Fred Kemah.
>
> London.
>
>

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