President Paul Biya has taken a major decision by authorizing the Minister of Justice, Laurent Esso, to seek British justice to obtain the names of Cameroonian officials involved in a 7 billion CFA francs corruption case by the company Glencore. This approach marks a significant turning point in the fight against corruption in Cameroon, and could have significant repercussions on the political and economic scene of the country.
Glencore, a global commodities giant, is accused of paying bribes to Cameroonian officials to obtain commercial and contractual favors. The charges relate to illegal transactions amounting to 7 billion CFA francs. This affair has already shaken several countries, and Cameroon is not left out.
President Paul Biya, in an act of transparency and the fight against corruption, officially authorized the Minister of Justice, Laurent Esso, to initiate proceedings with the British justice system. This authorization aims to obtain the names of the Cameroonian officials involved in this corruption affair. This is a bold step which demonstrates the Cameroonian government’s desire to shed light on this matter and punish the guilty, regardless of their status
This investigation could have profound implications for Cameroon. If the names of the officials involved are revealed, it could lead to legal proceedings and severe sanctions against senior officials and influential figures in the country. In addition, this affair could strengthen the fight against corruption, a scourge which undermines the economic and social development of Cameroon.
Reactions to this presidential decision are mixed. On the one hand, defenders of transparency and good governance welcome this initiative as a step in the right direction. On the other hand, some skeptics doubt the government’s real desire to pursue this investigation to the end, fearing political influence and internal pressure. Cameroonian citizens, for their part, are impatiently awaiting the results of this investigation. They hope that this approach will provide answers and contribute to the establishment of a more transparent and fairer environment.
The Minister of Justice, Laurent Esso, will now work closely with the British authorities to obtain the necessary information. Experts say this international cooperation is crucial to advance the investigation and ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions. In the meantime, the Glencore affair continues to make headlines, and pressure is on for the Cameroonian authorities to show concrete results. The international community is also closely following this case, which could serve as a precedent in the fight against corruption in Africa and elsewhere.
Paul Biya’s authorization to the Minister of Justice to request the names of Cameroonian officials involved in Glencore corruption is an important step in the fight against corruption in Cameroon. This decision could have major political and economic repercussions, and constitutes a crucial test of the government’s desire to end impunity.
Renown corruption critique Barrister Akere Muna had lashed out on the Biya regime for failing to presecute those responsible for the scandal.”To fight corruption you must be transparent,” said Muna, a former Vice Chairperson of Transparency International to Reuters
SNH on her part had rejected the accusations and called on Britain and America to show proof they had bribed Cameroon oil magnetsThe Cameroon Anti Corruption Commission has also opened findings to fish out the culprits
