As Cameroonians anxiously await the official results of the October 12 presidential election, expected to be announced this Monday by the Constitutional Council, voices of peace and unity are emerging across the nation. One of the most powerful comes from Omam Esther Eringo Cha Ekombo, Global Peace Champion and Executive Director of Reach Out Cameroon, who has urged citizens and leaders alike to embrace calm, justice, and dialogue during this critical time.
In her message titled “A Moment for Reflection: Justice, Peace, and Our Shared Humanity,” Omam Esther calls on all Cameroonians to look beyond political divisions and focus on the values that unite them.
“Cameroon stands at a delicate moment in its history,” she says. “Across our communities, hearts are heavy—filled with questions, hopes, and fears. Some cry for justice, others call for peace. But at the heart of both is one simple truth: every Cameroonian longs to live with dignity, security, and respect.”
The message comes as tension rises in several parts of the country, with competing claims of victory and widespread suspicion about the credibility of the electoral process. While some groups have called for street demonstrations if results are contested, Omam Esther’s appeal stands as a reminder that peace and justice must go hand in hand.
“True peace cannot exist without justice, and justice cannot stand without peace. Both are pillars of our shared humanity,” she emphasizes. “This is not a time for division or vengeance, but for collective introspection—to ask ourselves what kind of nation we wish to build and what legacy we want to leave for generations after us.”
Her message has been widely shared on social media under the hashtags #Cameroon #JusticeAndPeace #SharedHumanity #Dialogue #PeaceIsPossible, resonating deeply with citizens who are calling for a peaceful resolution to the post-election tensions.
Omam Esther, who also serves as Country Chair for G100 Mentoring & Motivation Wing, Vice Chair of CONWOBAA, and 3rd Vice National President of GFAC, is known nationally and internationally for her advocacy in peacebuilding, gender equality, and community empowerment.
In her closing words, she appeals for empathy and moral courage from all sides:
“May those in authority listen sincerely, may citizens speak responsibly, and may we all find the courage to choose dialogue over destruction, empathy over anger, and fraternity over fear.”
As the Constitutional Council prepares to announce the final election results, her message serves as a timely reminder that Cameroon’s future depends not on who wins, but on how the nation chooses to move forward together.
