Yaounde: Mbankolo homeless survivors debunk news they received President Biya’s financial gesture

Homeless victims of the Mbankolo landslide in Yaounde II, Centre region have said they are yet to receive a dime from the state despite news circulating that the Head of State, President Paul Biya disbursed the sum of FCFA 92 million to be shared among the victims.

They said the news was, adding that they were never given money to leave the Nkomkana party house and look for a home to restart or better their lives.

“It is a rumor. No kobo has been given to us. We are still waiting for the promises made to be fulfilled. Since the announcement was made, we have not seen any state official with our eyes. We are still stuck in misery, frustration, and abandonment here at the party house”. Disclosed one of the victims at the party house.

Only families who lost loved ones received the financial gesture of the President, being the sum of FCFA Two million each. This was handed over to them by the governor of the Centre region, Naseri Paul Bea, who assured homeless victims their turn would soon come.

“In the coming days, they will be handed money which is enough to enable them to leave the Nkomkana accommodation zone to rent a house for a better life.” Assured Governor Naseri Paul Bea when he settled the deceased families.

While waiting, the homeless survivors continue to endure difficult living conditions at the party house accommodating women, men, children, and the old.

“It’s not easy to live in this cluster. Our wish is that the promised financial gesture reaches us fast. I, for instance, can’t live here any longer.” Another victim explained.

While they nurse hope, that their turn will soon come as promised, they keep managing the little support of the Yaounde II council since they lodged at the party house after the October 8 incident.