Why did resentment grow in British Cameroons?

Resentment in the British Cameroons grew primarily due to two factors during the period of British administration:

• Administrative Neglect: British rule was characterized by a general period of neglect toward the territory.12
• Demographic Pressure: The administration’s policies led to an influx of numerous Nigerians into the region, which caused significant tension and resentment among the local population.12

By the time of independence, these factors contributed to a disparity between the two territories; compared to the British trust territory, French Cameroun possessed superior infrastructure, higher levels of education, better health care, and a higher gross national product per capita.12