Dear Sir,
Subject: “Propaganda, Truth, and the Path Forward in Our Struggle.”
In times of crisis, propaganda—when deployed with wisdom—can be a force for unity and inspiration. But when it strays too far from the truth, it becomes a liability.
Dr. Martin Mungwa has been an eloquent voice for our struggle, and his efforts to uplift morale are commendable. However, propaganda must not become a veil that obscures reality. When glaring truths are ignored or downplayed, it risks creating the impression that we are deliberately misleading our people. That is a dangerous path. Propaganda must never be divorced from integrity.
Yes, it should highlight our achievements, but it must also acknowledge our failings. Only by confronting our weaknesses can we remobilize and regalvanize our base. If Dr. Mungwa feels constrained from addressing certain internal fractures directly, he must at least avoid creating the illusion that all is well—when, in fact, it is not.
We must be honest: the struggle is not in its best form today. It was once stronger. We owe our people an explanation—not vague excuses, but clarity. We must speak about those whose actions have harmed our cause, from Ayuk Tabe’s miscalculations to Paul Nillong’s embrace of divisionists and those who peddled unproven allegations against our movement and its leadership.
Yet this is not a call for bitterness. Rather, it is a call for renewal. Our messaging must reignite a patriotic spirit, one that helps our people see how far we’ve come in spite of betrayals—and how much farther we could have gone without internal sabotage.
Now is the time for strategic communication that invites those who strayed to return. Let them see that the path forward lies not in bitterness but in repentance and reunion. The truth is self-evident: we have come too far to surrender. Victory is delayed not by our enemies, but by our fear, our passivity, and our disunity.
Let us remind our people: each time a brother or sister suffers, or is killed, injustice is mocking us—and our silence is complicity. We must never normalize the pain of our people.
In particular, our communication must reach out to the zones where Ghost Towns are weakening. We must call on combatants who have gone quiet to rise again—unless they’ve chosen to remain in hiding indefinitely, forfeiting their purpose. Many contributors supported the fight because the fighters fought. When the guns fell silent, so did the donations.
We must also urge our brave boys not to turn on their own. Thieves and impostors who extort civilians in the name of the struggle must be exposed. The people’s trust must be earned, not exploited.
Above all, we must re-anchor our people in the faith that this is a righteous cause—ordained by God and backed by the winds of history. Eritrea, Namibia, East Timor—all walked this path. Let us walk ours faster by avoiding their missteps: disunity, fatigue, and compromise.
Let us be clear: Victory is ours to claim—now, later, or never. It all depends on what we choose to do today. But one thing must remain non-negotiable: failure is not an option.
Yours sincerely,
[Name withheld]
Response to the Letter on Propaganda and Strategic Communication.
By Dr. Martin Mungwa, Secretary of State for Communication, Federal Republic of Ambazonia (In Exile)
Dear Editor,
Thank you for publishing the thoughtful and passionate letter titled “Propaganda, Truth, and the Path Forward in Our Struggle.” It is a welcome intervention at a critical time in our liberation movement.
As the Secretary of State for Communication, I deeply appreciate the sincerity and patriotic spirit behind the message. The writer’s concerns are valid and reflect the voices of many who are both loyal to the cause and frustrated by its setbacks.
Areas of Agreement
The letter is right to highlight that:
Propaganda must be truthful to be effective
We must acknowledge our internal failings to rebuild trust
Strategic communication should inspire renewed discipline, patriotic outrage, and unity
These points are not only understood—they are being acted upon.
Clarifications: Where the Balance Must Shift
It is true that in the name of maintaining morale, our messaging has occasionally leaned too heavily on optimism. While this was never intended to mislead, we accept that failing to name obvious truths can damage credibility and foster cynicism.
We also recognize that our silence on certain divisive actors—Ayuk Tabe, Nillong, and others—has been misinterpreted as appeasement. That perception is dangerous. Our messaging will begin to reflect more balanced truth-telling that reclaims the narrative and redirects our people’s focus toward disciplined restoration.
What Is Being Planned and Implemented
We are already taking the following steps:
A New Three-Phase Messaging Strategy
Phase I – “Truth & Trials”: An honest account of where we are and why.
Phase II – “Repairing the Breach”: Appeals for reconciliation, repentance, and national unity.
Phase III – “March to Victory”: Renewed calls to action, sacrifice, and re-mobilisation.
Targeted Communication on Ghost Towns & Frontline Commitment
Radio segments, regional outreach, and new video campaigns will speak directly to low-compliance areas and inactive fighters, urging a return to duty and sacrifice.
Naming the Betrayals, Without Weaponizing Division
Messaging will now contextualize the internal sabotage we have suffered—beginning with the prison cult syndrome, the Swiss distraction, and reckless misinformation.
Combatant Conduct and Public Trust
A Code of Ethics for fighters is being developed to curb criminal extortion, restore discipline, and rebuild public trust.
Faith-Based and Historical Anchoring
A new series—”Their Victory, Our Roadmap”—will compare our path to that of East Timor, Eritrea, and Namibia, extracting lessons to hasten our success.
Shared Responsibility and a Call to Action
However, let me be clear: these responsibilities do not rest solely on the shoulders of the Secretary of State for Communication. The struggle belongs to all of us. And so must the work of strategic reorientation.
The contribution of the writer is welcome—not just as criticism but as potential leadership. With the depth of knowledge you appear to possess, I invite you to be part of this transformation. Criticizing without contributing is, in itself, a weakness. We cannot afford that from patriots at this critical hour.
I am waiting—for your direction, your content, your voice in this movement.
Let us join hands to craft messages that do not just defend the revolution—but advance it.
Let us speak with one voice—not for praise, but for purpose.
Let us not merely react—but rebuild.
Victory is within reach—but only if we walk there together.
Yours in service,
Dr. Martin Mungwa
Secretary of State for Communication
Federal Republic of Ambazonia (In Exile)
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