The Silence of the Teleguided: Why the February 11 Boycott Is the Ultimate Litmus Test

The future of the struggle depends on clarity, discipline, and commitment—not on voices that only appear when the cost has already been paid. The people will remember who stood present when history demanded courage.

By Carl Sander | Soho, London The Independ3ntistnews contributor

BAMENDA 9 February 2026 – As the February 11 boycott begins, a familiar and dangerous pattern has once again surfaced within the Ambazonian struggle. While forces and civilian organizers on the ground carry the heavy burden of mobilization—often at great personal risk—many diaspora figures who claim leadership have retreated into silence.

This year was expected to be different. Given the gravity of the struggle in 2026, many believed that diaspora voices would finally match words with action. Instead, the silence remains. And this silence raises unavoidable questions about commitment, responsibility, and accountability within the movement.

The Question of Action and Responsibility

A troubling sequence has become predictable: First, when decisive action required, many diaspora figures remain absent from mobilization efforts. Second, once the risk and sacrifice have already occurred, these same voices reappear calling for “unity.” Third, unity is then presented as impossible unless everyone submits to their own platforms or structures, creating endless delays and paralysis.

For those enduring daily realities on the ground, this pattern is not leadership—it is distraction. Leadership demands presence when sacrifice is required, not commentary after the danger has passed.

A Message to the People of Ambazonia

Ambazonians must judge leadership by participation, not by press conferences or social media speeches. Those who are silent when sacrifice is required cannot suddenly claim authority when events are over.

True leadership stands with the people when it matters most. True unity is forged through shared risk, shared sacrifice, and shared responsibility.

The Path Forward

The movement continues because ordinary citizens, community organizers, and those enforcing civic resistance on the ground remain committed despite immense pressure. Progress is built through action, discipline, and collective resolve—not through opportunistic messaging.

Ambazonia knows who stands firm when sacrifice is demanded. Leadership is proven in the silence of empty streets, not in loud declarations after events conclude.

The future of the struggle depends on clarity, discipline, and commitment—not on voices that only appear when the cost has already been paid. The people will remember who stood present when history demanded courage.

Carl Sander | Soho, London