Dear friends, As you cannot ignore it, I self-nominated for the seat of ALAC’s member on behalf of Africa. In this way, I stated some motivations which had pushed to my candidature. As I said it, my candidature is motivated by my will to infuse a certain new blood for the best of the structure. Indeed, as I repeated into the letter I sent to some ALs when requesting their vote, the circulation of elites is a sacred principle which normally could help putting things forwards. However, after evaluating the stakes at this stage of process (votes), I have just decided to withdraw my candidature for many reasons which cannot be stated here. Anyway, I really present my apologies to all those who witnessed me their confidence. The Internet community has got many other areas and challenges for which I will be involving, for our common action to realize an inclusive and safe Information society. I remain committed in the At-Large dynamic in all its issues. I will then keep on contributing as far as I could to help things moving forward. Best, Philemon