Culled from Info 360
The announcement of an investigation by the Minister of Defense, Joseph Beti Assomo , regarding the violence suffered by Longuè Longuè has sparked skepticism. In a critical analysis, Amedée Dimitri Touko Tom denounces what he calls “intellectual fraud” and points to systemic dysfunctions within the Cameroon government.The analyst questions the credibility of the investigation, highlighting the absence of essential preliminary measures. He particularly laments that the chain of command suspected of acts of torture has not been suspended, starting with Colonel Joseph Bamkoui , head of military security. The latter is accused of either being the instigator or complicit through inaction in the abuse inflicted on the artist.The text extends the criticism to the Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji , accused of openly promoting violence as a tool of governance. His reference to “MOULINEX” is interpreted as an implicit endorsement of corporal punishment by law enforcement.The author delivers a harsh indictment of the regime’s governance methods, describing it as a system based on “lies as communication, laziness as political philosophy, cheating as an art of governance, and violence as an argument.”To restore trust, the analysis suggests concrete measures:- The immediate suspension of suspected officials- The detention of those involved- The removal of figures promoting institutional violence- A profound overhaul of governance Methods me Ndoki not reassured by Mindef’s Investigations for her part, Me Michèle Ndoki, says it is a good thing that the government has decided to open an investigation into the Longue Longue case. Reacting on her Facebook page on Friday, October 25, 2024, she nevertheless emphasized the need for an independent and impartial investigation.According to the former MRC activist, previous similar investigations have not yielded conclusive results, casting doubt on the genuine willingness to shed light on these matters.”So we finally have your attention. Thank you, Mr. Minister. However, it is your specialized services that are being questioned, you will understand that we are only moderately reassured. Remember, Mr. Minister, Ngarbuh, February 14, 2020. 23 people massacred, women, children. Your specialized services had investigated and their investigation had designated ‘the separatists’ as guilty. It took your superior, the Chief of the Armed Forces, to call in international investigators for the responsibility of the Cameroon army to finally be acknowledged.”, wrote Me Michèle Ndoki.”At the risk of repeating myself, Mr. Minister, you can choose to be the solution, or the problem. Your actions will tell us… But we, Mr. Minister, we want the problem to be solved. Ngarbuh, Zeleved, Martinez Zogo, the time when we just moved on is over, you know that, don’t you?” she questioned to conclude.
