Letter to the Editor
Subject: The Origin of Unity Warriors
The arrival of unity Warriors in the revolution
The name Unity Warriors was introduced into the Ambazonia revolution in 2022. This happened shortly after FM No Pity left his home county of Ngoketunjia to seek refuge in Bui County, following a manhunt by LRC terrorists who had suffered repeated and humiliating defeats in the hands of the Marine Forces of Bambalang, then led by FM No Pity.
Arrival in Bui and Early Collaborations
Once in Bui County, he joined the Bui Warriors under their leader, FM Insobu, who welcomed him and provided him safe haven. At that time, the Bui Warriors were experiencing serious internal conflicts with the LRC-sponsored ADF group led by Big Number, after the ADF’s plot to overthrow the Bui Warriors and kill FM Chacha had been thwarted. FM No Pity initially joined the Bui Warriors to pursue certain ADF culprits, such as General Ebube of Ngondzen, who had recently killed Gen. Manu Tiger of the Bui Warriors.
Internal Tensions and the Rise of a New Faction
FM No Pity then began taking fighters from Bui who were under FM Insobu without permission, and many of those fighters later died on the battlefield. This marked the beginning of a much bigger disagreement between the two commanders. FM No Pity, now feeling unsafe and too powerful to take advice, proceeded to create his own force. He carved this force out of disgruntled Bui Warrior fighters whom he convinced he would supply weapons if they followed him and aligned with the ADF group under General Capo. This new group was called the Unity Warriors. FM No Pity appointed Maddog—once a loyal and strong fighter under FM Isobu—to lead the Bui Unity Warriors.
Covert LRC Influence and the Death of FM Insobu
FM No Pity eventually turned against his county structure and the then Interim Government. He was now receiving advice and direction from covert LRC agents. They promised him that he could become President of Ambazonia and that he needed to be the only “strong man,” refusing to listen to anyone from the diaspora. These promises intensified his confrontations with FM Insobu, ultimately contributing to FM Insobu’s death in April 2022. In reality, this confirmed that Unity Warriors were created in opposition to the leadership of FM Isobu.
LRC Strategy Behind the Unity Warriors
It is worth noting that the Unity Warriors’ ideology was conceived and sponsored by LRC with the assistance of individuals within the Ambazonian struggle who were based in the diaspora. Their goal was to weaken the strength and influence of the ARF—now ASA—so as to negotiate with Paris and Yaoundé toward maintaining Ambazonia under LRC within the “one Cameroon” framework.
Forced Absorption and Elimination of Opponents
Many camps in Bui and Ngoketunjia were forced to join the Unity Warriors simply for their survival. Anyone who refused to join was physically eliminated. In Ngoketunjia, for example, the late Gen. Shao Mao was terminated by the Unity Warriors as part of their strategy to consolidate control and execute LRC’s agenda of isolating the homefront from the diaspora.
Targeting Traditional Authorities
In some instances, the Unity Warriors attacked traditional leaders to impose their influence. One notable example was the episode involving the camp of FM No Pity and its links to the arrest and subsequent release of the Fon of Bambalang, who was the President of the Regional House of Chiefs, after negotiations and secret agreements were made.
Spread of the Unity Phenomenon
The rise of the Unity Warriors led to the death and displacement of many soldiers who refused to submit to their authority. This occurred in multiple locations across Bui and Ngoketunjia. Afterward, the Unity Warriors phenomenon quickly spread to other places such as Fako, Mezam, Boyo, Ndian, DMC, and beyond.
APLC and Parallel Proxy Forces
In a similar pattern, another LRC-proxy force called APLC was formed, and a significant number of fighters—including FM No Pity—lost their lives as a result of that force.
Reciprocal Protection Between Unity Warriors and LRC Forces
Those forces backing the Unity Warriors, such as the Marine Forces of Bambalang, prevented the ARF from attacking LRC’s occupational forces. In return, the occupational forces refrained from attacking the Unity Warriors. This reciprocal protection made the arrangement clear.
Signature Behaviour: Arrests for Profit and Lack of Accountability
For the most part, the signature activity of the Unity Warriors became the arrest of individuals for financial gain, accompanied by the absence of accountability or any legitimate leadership structure. This allowed them to execute an LRC strategy by proxy. Simply put, they muddied the waters to conceal their true agenda.
Contrast With the Ambazonia State Army (ASA)
In contrast, the true Ambazonia Restoration Forces—now renamed the Ambazonia State Army (ASA)—recognize their County/LGA structures and operate under the leadership of the Government of the Federal Republic of Ambazonia. The Unity Warriors must understand that, at the end of this war, there will be accountability and negotiation. They often fail to grasp that diplomacy is a crucial component of the Ambazonian struggle and that the Federal Government of Ambazonia is the only entity making significant progress on that front.
The ASA has a clear chain of command, stretching from LGA to County to Federal structures. All ASA fighters are governed by the ASA code of conduct, binding during and after the war.
Post-War Vision and Commitments
The Federal Government also has post-war programs in place to ensure that all who offered their service and sacrifice to liberate Ambazonia will be recognized and adequately compensated. For example, the Government could guarantee free education for the families of ASA fighters, similar to the American GI Bill after World War II.
Conclusion: Why Structure Matters
From the above, many people would agree that it is wiser for every self-defense volunteer in Ambazonia to align with a structure like the Government of the Federal Republic of Ambazonia, which has both a solid foundation and a clear vision for all fighters and their families.
Elvis Koffee, Chairman of the ANSC, and Mayor Kari, CS for SDS
