CPDM @44 Mezam V Endorses Hon. Agho Oliver for Second Parliamentary Term

Militants of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) in Mezam V, Tubah Subdivision, North West Region, have endorsed Hon. Agho Oliver Bamenju for a second parliamentary mandate, while urging the party leadership to prioritise performance, commitment and accountability in selecting candidates for the forthcoming municipal elections.

The endorsement was made during a well-attended ceremony marking the 44th anniversary of President Paul Biya’s accession to power on November 6, 1982. The gathering brought together party officials, elected representatives and militants from across Tubah Subdivision, providing an opportunity to assess the party’s local political prospects ahead of the legislative and municipal elections.

Hon. Agho Oliver, who currently represents the Bafut-Tubah constituency in the National Assembly, received the endorsement following calls from militants for his continued representation in Parliament.

The CPDM Mezam V Section President, Professor Peter Abety, formally presented the parliamentarian to the gathering in response to the militants’ expressed support for his candidacy.

Reacting to the endorsement, Hon. Agho Oliver expressed appreciation for the confidence placed in him and reaffirmed his willingness to continue serving the constituency. He received the declaration with humility, acknowledging the responsibility that comes with representing the population at the National Assembly.

Speaking on behalf of the CPDM Mezam Divisional Permanent Delegation, Central Committee Delegate Eric Adangfung assured militants that their message would be conveyed to the party leadership in Yaoundé.

Adangfung, who led the Mezam V campaign team during the 2025 presidential election, acknowledged the expectations expressed by grassroots supporters concerning parliamentary representation and the selection of candidates for the upcoming elections.

The anniversary celebration also witnessed a political development with the official entry of Chikelem Boniface, a former Deputy Mayor of Tubah Council under the Social Democratic Front (SDF), into the CPDM.

His decision to join the ruling party comes as political formations intensify preparations for the next legislative and municipal elections. The development was welcomed by CPDM militants attending the ceremony.

Beyond the endorsement of Hon. Agho Oliver, the gathering provided a platform for militants to raise concerns about the selection of municipal councillors.

They called on the party leadership to retain only councillors who have demonstrated commitment to their responsibilities and produced tangible results for the communities they represent.

Their appeal placed particular emphasis on accountability and effective local representation, reflecting a desire among the militants for candidates whose records of service can justify renewed confidence.

Professor Peter Abety, for his part, expressed optimism about the CPDM’s electoral prospects in Tubah, predicting a resounding victory for the party in the forthcoming legislative and municipal elections.

His declaration reflected the section leadership’s determination to consolidate its political base and mobilise supporters ahead of the polls.

The celebrations concluded with two clear messages from CPDM Mezam V militants: support for Hon. Agho Oliver’s return to the National Assembly and a demand for greater consideration of performance in the selection of municipal candidates.

While the endorsement demonstrates support for the incumbent parliamentarian within the section, the final decision on candidacies remains subject to the CPDM’s internal nomination procedures.

For the party’s supporters in Tubah, the November 6 gathering therefore served not only as a commemoration of President Biya’s 44 years in power but also as an occasion to articulate their expectations concerning political representation and local governance.