- Dedicates his medal to the people of Muyuka
By Ikome Christie-Noella Eposi
The Honourable Member of Parliament for Fako East Constituency, Hon. Findi Stanley Mokondo has been recognized by the President of the Republic of Cameroon, His Excellency President Paul Biya for his patriotism, commitment, loyalty and dedication in the service of the nation. The political guru was knighted as the Cameroon Order of Valour this Saturday May 20 2023 during the 51st edition of the National Unity day celebrations in the Muyuka Sub-division.
The recognition exercise spearheaded by the Divisional Officer for Muyuka Sub-division, Tanyi R. Akwo witnessed a massive turnout of the militants as well as the population of Muyuka despite the ghost-town threats by the separatists. In his words, the D.O pronounced, “In the name of the President of the Republic and by virtue of the powers conferred on us, we make you Knight of the Cameroon Order of Valour”. A pronouncement which was welcomed by a thunderous applause from the population as they gazed in joy for an added feather on their Member of Parliament.
Talking to the Member of Parliament, Hon. Findi after the ceremony, he expressed gratitude to the Head of State, His Excellency President Paul Biya for recognizing his efforts in the Muyuka Sub-division. “I thank the President of the Republic of Cameroon for recognizing me in this mighty way. I am a happy man and I dedicate this medal to the people of Muyuka especially those who have done everything possible within the last years to ensure that things return to normalcy; those who have braved the odds to ensure that all activities continue to take place in Muyuka despite the crisis and the insecurity”.
Hon Mokondo also thanked the militants of the ruling CPDM party in Muyuka who have always accompanied him in his endeavors. “If I am been decorated today it is because of the work we all have done as a team. This is a message for me to know that there is still much to be done and I promise that I will do my best as a citizen of the nation and as a bonafite son of the municipality to ensure that my impact is felt”.
“You will bear with me that today just like before we have had a wonderful celebration but I think much needs to be done”. He called on the youths especially to leave the bushes and join the rest of the population to construct and rebuild Muyuka. “Muyuka has a lot of potentials and we are the people who are supposed to do the things that are supposed to be done to ensure that life gets back to normal, social activities restored and to ensure an effective resumption of schools by September” he revealed.
Celebrated under the theme “Defense Forces and Cameroonian People, in Harmony to Safeguard Peace and National Unity, Bedrock of a Strong and Prosperous Cameroon”, the unity day celebration in Muyuka saw the CPDM militants appear in their colourful blue-white attires march pass the grand stand with all smiles on their faces, honouring their nation. The military march pass was characterized by an organized march by the army, national gendarmerie and the national police. While the civilian march pass comprised of youth associations, social and cultural groups and legalized political parties.