Culled from The Observer007
Vincent Sosthène Fouda unveils a bold but ultimately unsuccessful political strategy by Maurice Kamto. The ambition of the MRC leader to return to government as Prime Minister under a potential presidency of Marafa Hamidou Yaya is said to have motivated his initial departure. An unprecedented insight into the dynamics and ambitions driving the Cameroonian political scene, marked by fragile alliances and complex power plays.
Cameroon’s political history is paved with winding paths, declared ambitions, and strategies crafted in the shadows. Tracked byLebledparle.com, Vincent Sosthène Fouda, a keen observer of this complex scene, lifts a corner of the veil on a potentially decisive episode in the journey of the current leader of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC), Professor Maurice Kamto. According to his revelations, Kamto’s departure from the government was not a mere act of rupture, but rather the result of a promise, a risky political bet: to return to power through the main door, as Prime Minister of a Cameroon led by Marafa Hamidou Yaya.
This disclosure by the Cameroonian political scientist and politician offers a new perspective on the political positioning of Maurice Kamto at a crucial period in Cameroon’s recent history. The idea of a return to grace within the state apparatus, but this time at the top of the prime ministership, would have thus guided his decision to leave the government. A strategy that, in the author’s view, unfortunately did not bear the expected fruits.
To contextualize this revelation, the politician invokes Cameroon’s political history, recalling a ‘tradition of resignation’ that is reminiscent of significant episodes. He notably mentions the forced resignations of Charles Okala and Ahmadou Ahidjo from Mbida’s first government, orchestrated by Pierre Messmer. Anecdotes he claims to have had the opportunity to discuss with the former French Prime Minister, highlighting the complexity of power plays and backstage maneuvers.
The author also explores Mbida’s unsuccessful attempt to form a new government without Charles Okala, paving the way for Ahmadou Ahidjo’s rise. He draws a parallel with the resignations of ministers from northern Cameroon, which would have preceded the attempted coup of April 6, 1984, illustrating how the dynamics of resignation and non-resignation have often been key elements in the struggles for power in Cameroon. Fouda sees this as a justification for the longevity of certain figures within the circles of power, citing examples like Ayang Luc and the Mey family.
The analysis continues with the mention of Marafa Hamidou Yaya’s ambitions, who would have relied on support in France, notably from Nicolas Sarkozy and the French Freemasonry. Fouda questions the depth of his support in Cameroon, noting Marafa’s solitude during his incarceration. This part of the narrative highlights the fragility of alliances and the often opportunistic nature of political relationships.
By revisiting these episodes of Cameroon’s political history, the political analyst offers an enlightening perspective on the motivations and strategies of actors aspiring to power. The revelation of Maurice Kamto’s failed bet highlights the complexity of political dynamics, where promises and alliances can prove as fragile as they are ephemeral. A reading that invites deep reflection on the springs of power conquest and the nature of ambitions driving the contemporary Cameroonian political scene.
