🔴 “IS TEN YEARS NOT ENOUGH?” PRIME MINISTER DION NGUTE CALLS FOR PEACE IN BAMENDA

After nearly a decade of crisis, displacement and insecurity, Cameroon’s Prime Minister, Joseph Dion Ngute, has made a fresh appeal for peace in the North West Region, asking a question that captures the urgency of the moment: “Is ten years not enough?”

The Head of Government made the remark during a two-day working visit to Bamenda on October 14 and 15, 2026, as the government renewed its call for dialogue and a return to normal life in the region.

🔹 A visit marked by development and tradition

Arriving through Matazem and Santa, the Prime Minister inspected several infrastructure projects, including the newly constructed Mankon District Hospital. He also visited the Mankon Palace, where he was welcomed by Fon Fru Asaah Angwafo IV and traditional notables.

Dressed in traditional Toghu attire, Dion Ngute expressed satisfaction with the changes taking place in Bamenda. He said President Paul Biya had listened to the concerns of the North West population, adding that the community dialogue initiative would focus on finding solutions to the ongoing crisis.

🔹 “Enough is enough” Governor speaks out

On Thursday, October 15, the Prime Minister attended the official launch of the North West Community Dialogue initiative.

Regional Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique also delivered a strong message, declaring that “enough is enough” as kidnappings and other security threats continue to disrupt communities across the region.

Beyond the calls for peace, the governor highlighted ongoing development efforts, reporting an overall execution rate of 52% for development projects in the North West. He noted that the Ndu-Nkambe project had been completed, while work on the Ndu section had reached 65%.

However, insecurity remains a major obstacle, particularly along roads in Ndop, the Bambui stretch and parts of Bui Division.

🔹 A call for residents to return home

Governor Lele Lafrique urged residents to cooperate with administrative and security authorities, while encouraging displaced inhabitants to return to their communities and take part in local development.

The message from the two-day visit was clear: dialogue, improved security and collective participation are being presented as essential steps towards restoring stability in the North West.

But with the crisis having affected lives and communities for years, a key question remains: Can the new community dialogue initiative translate these renewed appeals into lasting peace on the ground?

What do you think it will take to finally restore lasting peace in the North West Region?