The Biya regime is bent on clipping the wings of Prof. Maurice Kamto, MRC leader, considered as the most formidable challenger to any CPDM candidate in this year’s presidential election. After threats from MINAT boss failed to cow Kamto, the next campaign is to paint him black in the ten regions of Cameroon.
In this connection, some 100 million FCFA has been mobilized for marches in the ten regional capitals to denounce the violence attributed to the Brigade Anti-Sardinards (BAS) and the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC) in the wake of the recent assault on the Minister of Youth Affairs and the Cameroonian Ambassador in Belgium.
The announcement of this budget allocation raises questions about the use of public funds for a cause perceived as politically oriented. Analysts see it as a government strategy to strengthen control over public space and legitimize a response against opponents.
Sources close to the organization mention a massive mobilization across the country, with significant logistical support. The cities of Yaoundé, Douala, Bafoussam, and Garoua are among the central points of these demonstrations.
Reactions and political stakes
Supporters of the MRC and BAS denounce a political instrumentalization and a diversion of attention from more crucial issues, such as the economic situation and governance. For them, these marches only aim to justify increased repression of protest movements.
On social media, opinions are divided. Some citizens express skepticism about this initiative, while others support action against what they consider a threat to national stability.
Impact and perspectives
As Cameroon prepares for the next electoral deadlines, this initiative could heighten tensions between the government and opposition. How these marches are managed and their impact on the social climate remain elements to watch.
