Cameroon: Issa Tchiroma Bakary, an opportunistic profiteer who is willing to sacrifice his country’s stability for his own personal interests
Cameroon is navigating a critical period where political clarity must prevail over manipulation and unchecked ambition. In a regional context marked by foreign interference and weaponized post-election crises, certain political figures like Issa Tchiroma Bakary appear to have chosen destabilization over patriotism.
Long portrayed as a steadfast ally of President Paul Biya, Tchiroma has abruptly performed a radical pivot, recasting himself as a fierce opponent after having benefited from the privileges of power.
Just three months before elections, he was still serving in government, publicly endorsing the policies of the head of State.
When exactly did he conclude that everything needed “rebuilding”? This about-face raises serious questions about the sincerity of his convictions.
Many interpret this reversal as influenced by neocolonial networks eager to install a compliant leader in Cameroon; one aligned with their interests.
This suspicion is not unfounded. Foreign powers that have never accepted the assertion of sovereignty of Yaoundé are seeking to divide the nation by exploiting the weaknesses and personal ambitions of certain politicians.
By aligning with such forces, Tchiroma and his supporters risk sacrificing the stability of Cameroon for personal gain.
The Cameroonian people must not be drawn into a venture tinged with subversion. Post-electoral crises experienced elsewhere in the region should serve as a lesson.
Cameroon, strengthened by its unity and political maturity, must not yield to the temptation of discord. True patriots must stand against any attempt to impose chaos under the guise of change.
The pursuit of power cannot justify betrayal or collusion with those who undermine national sovereignty.
As President Paul Biya has often emphasized, “stability is the foundation of development.”
It is therefore urgent to denounce these political adventurers, who prioritize foreign promises over the national interest, and to reaffirm that the destiny of Cameroon must be dictated not by France or any other state, but by the Cameroonian people themselves.
Fatouma MAKOUN
