CAMEROON IN 1688 ENGLAND; “CAMEROON TOWARDS A NEW TESTAMENT”

International Relations, Conflict Resolution and Developmental Studies

This paper draws a comparison between the Glorious Revolution of 1688 in England and the contemporary political condition of Cameroon under President Paul Biya. Using the linear historical theory, the study purports that the socio-political and economic dynamics that led to the fall of James II in England are being replicated in modern-day Cameroon. Through a comparative historical analysis, philosophical reasoning, and empirical evidence, the article cautions of a revolution brewing in Cameroon that could reshape the nation’s political structure. It has been realized that many rigorous policies and moves made by king James II of England which led to his fall from power has also been adopted by president Biya which include; the Divine Rights of Kings, birth of the Prince of Wales, Declaration of Indulgence, constitutional blunders, vindictive cabinet reshuffle, creation of standing army, tussle between the king and the parliament and taxation policies. All these made James II’s reign short lived and while reflecting on these issues in the current status of the Cameroon government, it is hypothesize that the country might inevitably welcome civil war which will open a new testament in the historiography of the country. The paper therefore concludes that when autocracy meets systemic decay and confrontation is kindled by elite disgruntlement; historical disagreement becomes inevitable to change a country narrative.

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