Oct 12 Polls: Felix Mbayu Urges B'da's Old Town Inhabitants To Vote Wisely, Reject Electoral Violence
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Minister Felix Mbayu At Old Town |
By Raymond Dingana
Felix Mbayu, the Mezam Campaign Head of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM), urged the people of Old Town in the Bamenda II Municipality not to let religion dictate their choice of President as they prepare to vote on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
He called on the community, especially the youth, to ignore anyone encouraging them to engage in violence during and after the election.
Mbayu made these remarks during a CPDM rally in Old Town on Saturday, October 11, 2025. He warned:
"When voting, your interests matter more than religion,"
and added that those trying to disrupt the process should be ignored.
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Min.Mbayu Felix Campaigning At Old Town |
Mbayu emphasized that the CPDM's mission in Old Town was to inform residents about what President Paul Biya has done for them and his plans for the country. He encouraged everyone to focus on voting for President Biya on October 12.
Caution Against Electoral Violence
Recognizing that many elections in Africa and around the world have led to violence, which causes significant harm, Mbayu stressed the importance of preventing this in Cameroon.
During the rally, he urged young people not to let themselves be used by those with bad intentions during the election period. He said,
"Don't allow yourself to be manipulated. People are threatening trouble online, but I assure you there will be no problems. Parents should not let their children go out for any protests; it will not start in Old Town or Bamenda."
To those planning to cause unrest, Mbayu warned,
"Don't hide behind the Internet and send youth to protest because no one will participate."
As Cameroonians prepare to vote on Sunday, October 12, Mbayu insists that the population will go out to vote peacefully and will celebrate once their candidate is declared victorious.
Why Mbayu Visited Home, What It Means To Younger Generation
Born and raised in Old Town, Minister Felix Mbayu, known as Abakwa Boy, returned to share an important message with his people. He stood before them not just as a leader, but as a living example of what they can achieve.
With genuine emotion, he reminded the community that from the humble streets of Old Town in Bamenda, anyone can rise to greatness.
Mbayu said his own journey shows that no dream is too big and no future is out of reach. He encouraged them to believe in themselves and embrace their potential, reminding them that their background doesn’t determine their future.
In that moment, he sparked hope and inspired them to imagine a brighter future filled with possibilities.
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Population At The Old Town Rally |
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