Barrister Achu Julius: His case is a reminder that colonial systems invest heavily in psychological warfare.
By Uchiba Nelson – The Independentist
In times of struggle, leadership choices matter. They can inspire hope, or they can create confusion. The trajectory of Barrister Achu Julius offers a sobering case study of how La République du Cameroun (LRC) uses manipulation to neutralize potential voices of change.
The Concept of Breadcrumbing
To understand his predicament, one must look at the colonial tactic of “breadcrumbing.” It is a psychological and political strategy where manipulators give just enough incentives—money, recognition, selective attention, or media visibility—to keep their targets loyal. Yet these “crumbs” are never intended to build genuine partnership or empowerment. Instead, they are designed to keep victims dependent, distracted, and ultimately ineffective.
How the Trap Works
For Barrister Achu Julius, education and professional standing were not enough to shield him from this web of manipulation. Colonial strategists thrive on undermining even the most accomplished individuals. Their goal is to sow self-doubt, erode independence, and create a cycle where the victim begins to accept the manipulator’s version of reality.
This is why, to Ambazonians, his reasoning often appears illogical or even harmful. What he perceives as pragmatic choices are, in fact, echoes of a system that has no interest in justice or genuine reconciliation. His media interventions may give him visibility, but they serve primarily to reinforce the narratives of those who control him.
The Broader Lesson
The tragedy is not Julius alone. His case is a reminder that colonial systems invest heavily in psychological warfare. They seek not only to defeat armies but to compromise minds. By offering false hope through small tokens of favour, they maintain control while preventing true progress.
For Ambazonians, the lesson is clear: vigilance is required, even among our own elites. The measure of leadership must not be appearances or credentials but clarity of purpose and independence of thought.
Conclusion
Barrister Achu Julius remains caught in the cycle of CPDM breadcrumbing—a victim who, knowingly or unknowingly, has allowed himself to be used. Until he confronts this reality for himself, he cannot change course. His story is both a caution and a call: Ambazonia must guard against the subtle manipulations of colonial power, for even the most learned among us are not immune to its deceptions.
Uchiba Nelson
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