The Social Democratic Front (SDF) says it is determined to regain its political strength in the North West Region and win back all councils and parliamentary seats in its traditional stronghold ahead of upcoming elections.
Speaking ahead of the party's Strategic Regional Convention in Bamenda, the North West Regional Chairperson of the SDF and Mayor of Bamenda III Council, Fongu Cletus Tanwe, said the party has entered a new phase of reorganisation, grassroots mobilisation and reconciliation aimed at rebuilding the opposition movement in the region.
"Our objective is clear, "We want to win all councils and parliamentary seats in the North West Region." Fongu Cletus said.
The statement comes as the SDF intensifies preparations for future electoral contests and seeks to reconnect with supporters across the region where the party was born more than three decades ago and where it once dominated local politics. The SDF was founded in Bamenda in 1990 and quickly grew to become Cameroon's leading opposition party and a major political force in the North West Region.
According to Fongu Cletus, the upcoming regional convention slated for thus Saturday July 4, will serve as an important platform to strengthen party structures, evaluate existing challenges and prepare militants for the political battles ahead.
He explained that the convention will also focus on rebuilding trust among party supporters and bringing back former militants and leaders who left the party during difficult periods in its history.
The SDF has faced significant challenges in recent years, including internal divisions, electoral setbacks and the impact of the security crisis in the North West and South West Regions, which affected political activities and forced many members to reduce their public involvement in party affairs.
Despite these difficulties, Fongu believes the party is witnessing renewed enthusiasm among supporters, particularly at the grassroots level.
Recent public appearances by SDF militants during major events in Bamenda have been interpreted by party officials as signs that the party is gradually reconnecting with its traditional support base.
The regional chairperson said the party's strategy will focus heavily on community engagement, voter registration and mobilisation of young people and women ahead of the elections.
He stressed that participation in the electoral process remains essential despite the security and political challenges facing the region.
According to him, the SDF intends to strengthen its presence in villages, neighbourhoods and polling stations through active grassroots structures capable of reaching voters directly and addressing their concerns.
Questions surrounding insecurity in parts of the North West Region are also expected to feature prominently during discussions at the Regional convention, with party leaders expected to examine ways of encouraging civic participation in a difficult environment.
Political observers say the convention could mark an important moment for the party as it attempts to rebuild its influence in a region long considered its political heartland.
For many supporters, the gathering represents more than an ordinary political meeting. It is being viewed as an opportunity for reflection, reconciliation and renewal for a party that once shaped opposition politics in Cameroon.
Fongu Cletus remains optimistic about the future.
He believes that with stronger grassroots organisation, reconciliation among party members and increased voter participation, the SDF can once again become the dominant political force in the North West Region.
Whether that ambition translates into electoral victories remains to be seen, but the message from the party leadership is clear: the SDF wants to return to the centre of political life in the North West and reclaim the councils and parliamentary seats it once held across the region.
Compiled with additional inputs from Hilltopvoices.com
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