Honore Kamegni was one of several candidates from migrant backgrounds to be successful in Ireland’s local elections. The father-of-two, who is originally from Cameroon, has lived in Ireland since 2002. He said his work as a postman in the Douglas and Rochestown areas for 14 years served him well when out canvassing, which he began more than a year before polling day on June 7.
“That’s true, I used to be a postman in my constituency, so I know the people, I know the issues,” he told the PA news agency, sporting an Ireland hoodie and a Green Party badge. “So when I went back to most of them, they remembered me and they were very happy to see me standing and to be able to continue to serve them in a different field this time.” Asked about how he was seen as almost famous in his local area when serving as a postman, he said: “Whatever you do in life, you should give 200% if you can.
“I was just doing my job properly and correctly. Thanks to my hard work, it has paid off, and I want to say thank you to all of the beautiful people in my constituency who put their trust in me.” He added: “The canvassing was tough going, very difficult, very long – I’ve been canvassing for 14 months, since April 2023.
“So I’ve knocked on 15,000 doors because I said to myself the goal is to talk to every single resident in my constituency, to know them and for them to know me. “I believe that to represent people they should know you and you should know them.” The Green .
