Young CPDM militants in Bafut subdivision have called for greater representation in political leadership and decision-making ahead of the upcoming municipal and legislative elections.
The demand was made during the YCPDM Mezam IV Section Conference held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Nsoh-Bafut.
Speaking at the conference, the YCPDM Section President Tchoffo Kongni Herman said young people should not be mobilised only during election campaigns but should also be given opportunities to occupy positions of responsibility.
He highlighted youths’ contributions to strengthening the party at the grassroots, including the reorganisation of basic party organs in 2021, voter registration and political mobilisation. He also recalled the huge mobilisation of young people in Bafut on the February 11, 2023, which eventually laid the ground works for the CPDM on subdivision. Thr youths also fought hard for the party to secure 93.3 percent of votes cast during the October 12, 2025 presidential election.
Tchoffo Herman called for greater youth access to employment, recruitment and development opportunities. He proposed creating a database of young people, organising career guidance seminars, and promoting agribusiness and the digital economy to help address unemployment.
The Mayor of Bafut Council and CPDM Section President for Mezam IV, Ngwakongoh Lawrence, urged young militants to prepare actively for the twin elections and respect party rules. He also encouraged them to extend community dialogue to households across the subdivision to strengthen cooperation and peaceful coexistence.
"We cannot advance without them. The President of the Republic made it very clear that this is a mandate for women and youths. We have listen to their suggestions and I can assure them we will addresss them adequately. For representstion, we will not leave anyone behind." Mayor Ngwakongho said.
The conference featured presentations on security and peace by the First Deputy Mayor Mrs Chesi Miriam and Hon. Gordon Anyele, a Divisional Representative at the North West Regional Assembly.
Held in the presence of the Divisional Officer for Bafut, the meeting brought together youth representatives and party stakeholders to discuss political participation, mobilisation and community development.
The section conference also saw some 13 youths from other political parties, joining the ranks of the CPDM.
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The Observer
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