Story, Louvier Kindo Tombe
As Cameroon gears up for the October 12, 2025 presidential election, the rhythm of political mobilization is pulsing through Babessi Subdivision in Ngoketunjia Division, Northwest Region.
At the centre of it all is Nchechuma Banla, the dynamic Director of Human Resources at the Douala Port Authority.
From Babungo to Babessi, passing through Baba I and Bangolan, Banla is spearheading a door-to-door drive to keep the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) firmly in control of the subdivision.
His mission: to secure a resounding victory for the party’s national chairman and incumbent president, Paul Biya.
The campaign launch on October 7, 2025, drew hundreds of supporters to Babessi town, where Banla and other elites, including Moh Sylvester and Prof. Chenji Melo, set the tone for what they called “a campaign of gratitude and conviction.”
“In tribute to our fathers, Fon M.T. Nchofua II and Pa S.K. Nyoh, Babessi people should vote massively for Africa’s most celebrated political guru, Paul Biya Bi Mvondo. For us Babessi people as orphans, he remains our surest umbrella,” Banla declared to a cheering crowd.
He reminded the population of President Biya’s tangible impact in Babessi: the creation of the subdivision, upgrading of the local hospital, deployment of doctors, establishment of 14 primary schools (up from one), nine secondary schools, tarring of the Babessi stretch of the Ring Road, and compensation packages for damages linked to the Bamenjim Dam.
He also highlighted the inclusion of a Babessi native in the Major National Dialogue, underscoring Biya’s recognition of the area.
For Banla, these are not mere statistics, they are “proof of a leadership that listens and delivers.”
Beyond the rally, Banla’s campaign has evolved into a grassroots movement. He’s on the ground daily, engaging youth groups, calling elders, and even sending messages directly to households, ensuring no voter is left untouched by the CPDM message.
Security and unity also remain top of his agenda. The campaign team urged supporters to maintain calm, avoid intimidation, and ensure a peaceful electoral atmosphere across the four villages.
As the countdown to election day narrows, Babessi’s political mood tilts clearly toward the ruling CPDM, buoyed by Banla’s relentless mobilization.
His cross-village campaign trail has transformed into what many describe as “the Banla wave”, a determined grassroots surge to deliver Biya’s victory from Babungo to Babessi.
