The politician and activist of the Social Democratic Front publishes on June 3, 2026, an opinion piece in which he addresses the issue of tribalism in Cameroon in light of the criticisms made against certain communities in the West. According to him, Cameroon can only develop if everyone closes the door to hate speech to better focus on investment and wealth creation. Read the full opinion piece…
»The Bamileke absolutely do not have to justify themselves because they own land, houses, or businesses in Douala, Yaoundé, or any other region of Cameroon. Cameroon does not belong to any tribe, any community, or any particular group. It belongs to all Cameroonians.
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Douala, Yaoundé, and the major cities of the country were not built by a single ethnic group. They were built thanks to the taxes, sacrifices, work, and sweat of millions of Cameroonians from all corners of the country. No one has a monopoly on Cameroonian citizenship.
The truth that some refuse to admit is simple: the Bamileke have developed a culture of saving, commerce, investment, and building heritage. While some consume, others invest. While some spend, others build. While some look for excuses for their delay, others work to prepare the future of their children.
The dream of many children from the West is not to eternally inherit the family home. Their dream is to build their own house, create their own business, and leave a legacy to the next generation. That is why they buy land, build buildings, open businesses, and create jobs wherever opportunities exist.
It is therefore ridiculous to want to turn the economic success of a community into a political problem. Those who have invested their money in building houses, factories, businesses, and enterprises owe no explanation to those who preferred to remain spectators.
The real scandal is not that Cameroonians build everywhere in their country. The real scandal is that after several decades of power, some leaders still seek to pit Cameroonians against each other to mask their economic and social record.
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When the economy is bad, when unemployment explodes, when poverty increases and prospects shrink, the merchants of hate always bring out the same recipes: tribe, indigeneity, and division. It is the strategy of regimes at the end of their cycle that have no solutions left to offer the people.
Cameroon does not need tribalists. Cameroon needs builders. It needs citizens who invest, create businesses, pay taxes, generate jobs, and contribute to national wealth.
A nation develops thanks to entrepreneurs, farmers, industrialists, merchants, and workers. It does not develop thanks to hate speech, jealousy, or attempts at stigmatization.
Let everyone build. Let everyone invest. Let everyone create wealth. And Cameroon will move forward.
The future belongs to the builders. The sowers of division will end up in the dustbin of history.
Alex Nguepi »
