Paul Biya threatens Separatists, Boko haram to drop weapons
President Paul Biya threatened Ambazonia forces and Boko Haram militants and urged them to drop their weapons or face unforgettable treatment when caught.
“The situation in the North West and South West regions have ameliorated because the civilians have been collaborating with government forces.”- Paul Biya said during a televised end-of-year message on December 31, 2023.
Things are calm but the situation is not over because a few bandits have decided to continue disturbing the population, he added.
He condemned November 6, 2023, attack in Egbekaw in Mamfe and called on fighters to drop their weapons and integrate DDR centres.
“If they don’t join the DDR, what awaits them, they will not like.”
In other areas,
President Paul Biya announced that the government will reduce petroleum subsidies because they are a huge financial burden to the government. In 2022, Cameroon subsidized the sector with more than FCFA 1000 billion, in 2023, it was reduced to FCFA 640 billion.
The reduction may mean that prices of fuel will increase. The government is yet to announce how much will be given as fuel subsidy in 2024.
Education
President Paul Biya, gave teachers an ultimatum to stop striking and engage in constructive dialogue because he will not tolerate such acts.
President Paul Biya said that more than 72 billion was disbursed to cover expenses in 2023, yet they have been striking and paralyzing school activities.
“I will not accept that a handful of teachers should continue to hold education hostage…I am uncompromising about respect for the right of our young people to education.”
