By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Paul Tasong, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy, Planning and Regional Development, has announced that the people of Lebialem Division are ready to deliver a 100 percent landslide victory for President Paul Biya in the upcoming presidential election set for October 12, 2025.
In an exclusive interview with The Lebialem Today newspaper, Minister Tasong, who also serves as the Head of the CPDM Central Committee’s Permanent Divisional Delegation for Lebialem and the division’s Campaign Manager, called on the population to vote en masse, assuring that Lebialem will fully engage in this significant national event.
“We are committed to giving President Paul Biya 100% support in the presidential election,” Minister Tasong confidently declared. “Our aim is to ensure that elections occur in Lebialem just as they do in the other 57 divisions of the Republic.”
Minister Tasong highlighted various achievements in Lebialem under President Biya’s leadership. He pointed to the construction of roads, bridges, and public buildings, as well as the revitalization of educational institutions, noting considerable progress despite previous challenges.
“The division has seen the opening of numerous schools, aimed at bringing education closer to the community. There is ongoing reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, and even more projects are on the horizon,” he explained.
He also promised that every household in Lebialem would soon have access to electricity and other essential social amenities, a commitment made during a rain-soaked address he referred to as “blessings from the gods of Lebialem.”
A Harvard-trained economist, Minister Tasong expressed satisfaction with the return of education to many areas in Lebialem. “Several years ago, our division was a dark spot on the educational landscape of Cameroon. We have turned that around; schools are operational, and children who were previously unable to study due to insecurity are now back in class,” he stated.
Social life in the division, once disrupted by conflict and inadequate infrastructure, is gradually returning to normal. Markets have reopened, and the local economy, especially agriculture, is recovering. “Cocoa farmers, who faced immense difficulties transporting their crops, can now access markets. We also produce Irish potatoes, cabbages, and other crops, and this season’s harvest has been plentiful due to favorable weather,” he added.
Addressing security concerns, the Minister noted that administrative officials, including Divisional and Senior Divisional Officers, are fully operational in the division, ensuring peace and security. “Their presence, along with other services, guarantees that we will all vote on October 12. It’s crucial to change the narrative that Lebialem is ‘hell’; it is not. I invite all registered voters to head to their polling stations and cast their votes,” he urged.
As the campaign manager for the ruling CPDM party in Lebialem, Minister Tasong stated that preparations are well underway to ensure maximum voter turnout and a significant victory for President Biya. “In Lebialem, when it comes to CPDM, we are united. I’m proud to lead the campaign for a candidate with a strong chance of winning, and I say it again: we will achieve a landslide victory,” he declared.
He emphasized that beyond merely winning, massive participation is vital: “We want to remind everyone that victory is not just about the results, but about showing up in large numbers.”
Minister Tasong has made several visits to Lebialem alongside CPDM comrades and local leaders, distributing farm inputs and essential materials to support local livelihoods and engage directly with the community.
With hope rekindled and development slowly returning, Minister Paul Tasong is confident that President Paul Biya will secure not only a victory but also a strong endorsement from the people of Lebialem.
“Lebialem is once again basking in the rays of light. Our people are ready, our hearts are united, and our victory is assured.”
