CPDM Basic Organs : Beyond The Tensions

The renewal of the executives of the basic organs of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) is almost over but have been characterised by tensions and vitality.

The renewal of the executives of the basic organs of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) is gradually becoming history with the high point being the election of the members of the executives of Sections that was programmed for September 17 to 25, 2021.
As any electoral operation in a democracy, that of the CPDM Sections has been characterised by isolated cases of tension with open confrontation between members of rival camps notice in some sections, fierce competition between rival lists in others and simple consensus in others. Prior to the September 17- 25, 2021, the period set aside for the election of executives of the different sections, many hot spots were identified where competition was going to be fierce. During the election proper the envisaged fierce competition spiralled into some cases of open physical confrontation. For instance, the tension between rival factions led by Celestin Ketcha Courtes and Eric Niat in Bangangté led to standstill warranting the intervention of the West Regional Governor, Awa Fonka Augustin with calls for peace and calm.  The electoral process could not respect the September 25, 2021  time limit and elections were reportedly programmed for September 27, 2021. Similar incidents of confrontations were reported in Dja-et- Lobo specifically in Bengbis, tension was reported in Mfoundi III Section in Yaounde, in Sanaga Maritime and Mungo. The tensions that at times spiralled into excesses demonstrated the passion and vitality in the CPDM and indicated the desire of many to accede to positions of leadership at the level of the sections.
Despite all these, the electoral operation was guided...

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