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To Ngwafor, even though the clause was violated, the two entities have continued to live together in peace but more needs to be done by the authorities that be to evade any future obstruction of the unity. He cynically called on the Prime minister who presided over the debate to either help the unity prevail or get it grounded.

Ngwafor’s view point was corroborated by Fansoh Verzejika – veteran professor of history who referred to reunification of the two Cameroons as a sham. He said the two entities got reunited through intrigues and deception and since then one party has continued to be treated as a colonized people. 

Fansoh called on the governing authorities to get to terms with the fact that there is an Anglophone problem. He warned that force and arrests is not the solution to the problem but dialogue. “It is outrageous that instead of the force of argument, we have resorted to the argument of force. It is not through arrests and detentions that we think we shall scare people from voicing out their grievances. Let us use this opportunity to sort out our differences and bring to an end what may be uncontrollable in the future” he cautioned.

Also speaking, Ibrahim Talla Kasahim – Literary critic and professor averred that government authorities were using what they call national unity and integration as smoke screen to oppress and exploit the Anglophone section of the country. Kashim said a critical reading of the literature written by Anglophone Cameroonians will better substantiate his claim.   

Holding under the theme “from reunification to integration, 50 years of nation building,” the debate was organized as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary celebration of reunification of the two Cameroons to be presided over by President Biya on February 20 in Buea.