Editing Ni John Fru Ndi

'''Ni John Fru Ndi (1941–2023)''' was a Cameroonian politician and founder of the [[Social Democratic Front (SDF)]], one of the country’s main opposition parties. He was a prominent figure in the reintroduction of multiparty politics in [[Cameroon]] in the early 1990s and was the SDF presidential candidate in the 1992 election. Fru Ndi remained a leading opposition figure for over three decades.

== Early life and education ==

Ni John Fru Ndi was born on [date] in [[Baba II]], [[Ngoketunjia Division]], [[Northwest Region]] of Cameroon. He attended [schools]. Before entering politics, he worked as a businessman in [[Bamenda]], where he owned a bookshop.

== Early career ==

Before becoming involved in national politics, Fru Ndi was active in business and community affairs in Bamenda.

== Political career ==

=== Formation of the Social Democratic Front ===

In 1990, Fru Ndi became the founding chairman of the Social Democratic Front (SDF), one of Cameroon’s first major opposition parties during the reintroduction of multiparty politics.

=== 1992 presidential election ===

Fru Ndi ran as the SDF candidate in the 1992 presidential election. According to official results, he placed second behind incumbent President [[Paul Biya]]. The election was contested by the opposition, and Fru Ndi was briefly placed under house arrest following the announcement of results.

=== Parliamentary and opposition leadership ===

He later served as a Member of Parliament and remained chairman of the SDF for several decades, becoming one of Cameroon’s most prominent opposition figures.

=== Later political influence ===

In the years that followed, the SDF experienced electoral challenges and internal divisions, though Fru Ndi remained an influential figure in Anglophone and national politics.

== Political positions ==

Fru Ndi advocated for multiparty democracy, political reforms, and greater recognition of Anglophone concerns within Cameroon.

== Personal life ==

Fru Ndi was married to [[Rose Fru Ndi]] and had children. He was known for his strong ties to his community in the Northwest Region.

== Death and legacy ==

Fru Ndi died on [date]. His death prompted national reactions from political leaders across party lines. He is regarded as one of the central figures in Cameroon’s opposition politics in the post-1990 era.

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