Student Gov’t Election : Campaign Fever Mounts

At about 10:30 a.m November 17, 2020, a red car drives into the gate of “College de la Retraite” in Yaounde. A group of students storm out of the car like roaring lions looking for who to devour. But indeed, these students are militants of the only cock, Herman F, who is among the four candidates vying for the post of president of the student government in that institution. With each candidate given a day to campaign, Herman F. seems to be mobilising all efforts to bring victory closer. In the same red car, drums are removed. The students, for a few minutes warm up the drums, which they say is a sign to announce their arrival. They take about five minutes in a cluster to plan the day and an idea pops up. “We will enter while chanting the name of our favourite candidate,” a boy shouts. This idea is seconded by many and the militants enter the campus triumphantly. A few minutes later, a cab drives in to the campus with a complete musical set and speakers. The students are expected to wait till midday before unveiling their package. 
When the bell rang at some minutes past 12 a.m. students ran out of their class rooms like bees and clustered just like the same bees. The impatience to watch the show is written all over their faces. The animation team did not equally give them the chance to be impatient for long. They immediately put on their musical sets and the show began. Even the scorching sun did not stop the students from meeting their target. They energetically seduce the students with their dance steps. It was indeed over 50 minutes of non-stop animation and musical performances. The students watched eagerly...