Tiko: SDF National Chair, Joshua Osih, addresses post-election crisis during SW tour
By Charity Nginyu
Marking his first official visit to his native region, the South West, since assuming office in October 2023, Osih wasted no time in addressing pressing issues within the party’s ranks.
One such issue arose in Tiko, where a post-electoral crisis unfolded following the district elections on March 17, 2024, which saw the emergence of George Teboh as district chairman.
Gathering key stakeholders for an emergency meeting on Friday, April 19, Osih delved into the heart of the matter, listening to both sides of the conflict during a nearly three-hour closed-door session.
Speaking to the press afterward, he downplayed the severity of the situation, attributing it to the inflated egos of a few individuals. “It’s a minute crisis because it’s not a problem at the base; it’s a question of some people who have egos beyond their capacity to carry,” Osih remarked.
Despite the challenges, Osih reaffirmed the SDF’s commitment to order and responsibility, labeling it a “great” and “serious” party.
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Front the following day embarked on a crucial leg of his national tour, landing in Buea as part of his mission to traverse all ten regions of Cameroon.
The journey aimed to immerse the opposition leader in Cameroonians’ day-to-day challenges as the country gears up for the upcoming presidential and legislative elections next year.
Acknowledging the pivotal role of regional executives in Tiko, Osih commended their efforts and affirmed his solidarity with the “real owners” of the party—the board chairpersons.
Hon. Osih also said if given the opportunity to be president in 2025, he would end the Anglophone conflict in 100 days.
