The National President of the Opposition party, USDP( United Socialist Democratic Party? Prince M.N. Ekosso has expressed disgust on such a decision, saying the governor is a danger to his people.

"We must recall that the arrogance of Mr. Bernard Okalia Bilai has been one of the escalators of the current Southern Cameroon crisis. We are asking Mr. Bernard Okalia Bilai to moderate his approach or he should be removed as governor of the South West region with immediate effect before he continues the provocation of more genocidal exercise in the South West region and particularly in Fako Division”, said the Presidential aspirant.

He questioned who the governor is, to ask a Titled man or Chief in the region, to hold a placard and match, while he is seated. An act he considers an abomination. To Prince Ekosso, the threat is an indication that the government, doesn’t have control over its people anymore, hence they are forcing traditional rulers to carry placards and match.

"Threatening the chiefs to carry placards for the first time in our history is a mockery in the highest order and a big sign that the government has no control. Under normal circumstances the chiefs should be seated on the ground stand like all dignitaries and watch their subjects match pass”, he continued.

He however regrets that these chiefs, would have no choice, than to go and match, so that they can continue to receive support from government or allegedly suggested that their lives could be in danger.

The Governor threatened traditional authorities that they would be dethroned, if they don’t take part in these activities, with their subjects in rank, behind them.