Cameroon: The Church denounces sit-tight dictators

7 February 2011

By Chris Mbunwe

The Synod Clerk of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, PCC, Rev. William Abwenzoh Membong, has chastised dictators who are barring the way for young people who can effect change.

Speaking to the press, shortly after commissioning the Rev. Christian Nganji Ndi as the new Presbyterian Secretary for Presbyterian Church, Bafoussam, January 30, the man of God said if African leaders, including those in Cameroon, were honest to themselves, they would have understood that they do not have the monopoly of knowledge, "because they have exhausted everything on their agenda, It keeps worrying my mind when, on National Youth days such as 11th February, millions of students and pupils march and these leaders sit watching them knowing that these children do not have a future.

"One person or a group of persons cannot continue to have good ideas all through and, as I said, if they are honest, they should give a chance to young people," Rev. Abwenzoh stated. He said such are leaders who want to consolidate power and what they have acquired for ages. While admitting that Christians are also accomplices, Rev. Abwenzoh, urged Christians not to compromise their religious stand.

"Cameroon and Africa desire change in leadership," Abwenzoh remarked. Earlier, while carrying out induction rites, the Synod Clerk reminded the Rev. Christian Nganji of his functions which include; taking care of Gods Shepard's and win more souls to God, ensure Christians are fed spiritually, and the rest will follow. He said the Synod of Change must work hard to ensure change is seen every where the PCC is planted.

He told Christians of the West Region that they are lucky to have a Pastor that has served in Yaounde , Bamenda and many other places. He said Nganji is imbued with rich spiritual experiences in serving God. One character of Rev. Nganji, he said, is that he is firm, hardworking and honest. According to Abwenzoh, the PCC did not make any mistake to baptise this Synod from when they took over as "Synod of change".

"This means that we are not going to be receiving doctrine from other churches that have transformed themselves into NGOs and are extorting money from poor Christians. The church, he continued, is not the Synod Office but the grassroots; he said and called on the Christians to give their new pastor the necessary support for the growth of the church in the West Region. Appreciating the heavy turnout, the West Presbytery Secretary, the Rev. Nganji, promised to deliver the goods as PCC expects of him, provided they give him their total support.

"I know that there are Christians and non-Christians here who prefer to go to their farms or operate their stores and shops on Sundays. We are going to transform and win them to Christ. We are going to grow spiritually and numerically," Nganji concluded.