Hon. Simon Achidi Achu was a very clever civil servant, farmer and politician who played a pivotal role in holding Cameroon together during the last decade of the 20th century.

As a civil servant, he was a man of integrity who retired with his head held high - no money stashed in faraway tax havens.

As a farmer, he sagaciously led the North West Co-operative movement through a very difficult time, after West Cameroon coffee producers had lost their Board and were still finding their feet within the NPMB. He would later go on to found one of the biggest privately-owned plantations in the North West. I met him on his farm on several occasions where we discussed agricultural economics and its potential to emancipate the people of the NWP.

As a politician, he helped restore calm in our body politic when Cameroon was on the brink. Anecdotes about his negotiation skills have become the stuff of legends. Francophones in the remotest villages will fondly quote you the line "Porotik na njangi" if you bring up the name Achidi Achi.

I know that friends and family miss him dearly, but let's take solace in the fact that he is in a better place now, where he watched over us and guides our steps. Vaya con Dios, Honourable!    

Dr. Roland Nkwain Ngam.  

Eternal rest, great leader and patriarch. May you rest in total peace after a fruitful life of selfless service to your country and people.
My prayers also go out for divine consolation on Gustav and the entire Achu family.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I know this must be a very difficult and demanding time for you all. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May Pa's soul rest in perfect peace.

Dear Pa Gustav

You will forever be remembered for your good deeds, like my dad always said great things about you; you both were my role models, your friendship meant a lot and we shall uplift your legacies forever, RIP as you join the heavenly family.....till we meet again

Pa, you were a generous, simple, humble and kind person which only those who came close to you could experience. And your generosity was not base on 'man-know man' but towards anyone who needed your assistance. These qualities made you to celebrate your life wherever you found yourself; by so doing, brought joy to many. Rest in peace and may the Good Lord forgive your little failings and take you to his eternal kingdom.

Promoter of Education.
Our dear father loved promoting and encouraged any one who was interested in going to school being you a part of the family or not . I remember in 1995 when I was to write the GCE Odinary level Exams My Late Dad Ni Philip Achu Atasem couldn’t afford to pay for my registration and I was lost !I woke up one morning and went up to the farm and told Pa ,He gave me all the money !Am forever grateful and thanking God for blessing us with such a good soul!You will forever be missed Daddy!you are gone but your memories lives on !We love you.RIP❤️❤️

Continue to Rest In Peace papa. The lord is our strength we will forever miss you. Continue to look after your own

May your legacy live on PA Achu as God gives your family and loved ones the strength to mourn you. Rest in peace

RIP. Let your light shine down and your love guide everyone through this time

Papa Achu, you did your best within the prevailing times and available means. Fare thee well. May the Angels return you to God your creator.

RIP Pa Achu. You left behind you giant footsteps during your brief stay on each and a void that will take ages to fill. Your fun memories will be cherished forever.

Adieu Daddy.

Pa, May your soul RIP . You were a true hero, and we will all truly miss you!

Go well father to generations. We don't mourn...we celebrate your legacy! Till we meet again.

An illustrious son of abakwa who inspired generations upon generations. Your legacy is incredible. Rest in peace.

A grateful heart I have .....a life lived to the full. So many lessons learnt.