Politics

Barrister Tamfu Richard hints on suing Atanga Nji for power abuse

Human rights lawyer, Tamfu Richard Esq, has hinted on dragging to court the Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, for abuse of power.

The lawyer who recently joined the PCRN political party, says Mr Atanga Nji has been infringing on the political rights of Cameroonians.

His comments are not unconnected to recent happenings within the Cameroon Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN).

The Minister has deepened the party’s internal crisis by imposing Robert Kona as leader amid an ongoing court dispute over the party’s leadership.

Cabral Libi, a member of Parliament for the party, was elected leader of the PCRN in 2019 until recently, when a farce emanated between him and one of its founding fathers, Robert Kona, now allied with Minister Paul Atanga Nji.

“Mister Atanga Nji Paul has for the past years demonstrated himself as the only public servant who has overtaken advantage of his position as Minister of Territorial Administration by infringing on the political rights and liberties of Cameroonians,” said Tamfu Richard.

“It is high time that we drag him to Court to face the law for abuse of function as prescribed by the Cameroon Penal Code. Let’s meet in court henceforth,” he stated.

Earlier on, Barrister Tamfu Richard expressed frustrations after his application to lead the PCRN participation in the May 20 celebrations in Bamenda was rejected by administrative authorities.

“I am very angry this morning. I feel like taking another nationality,” he said.

“How can I be deprived of taking part in the march past parade of my country, Cameroon? This is unbelievable! Where are we heading to?” he taunted.

Authorities in Bamenda prohibited the PCRN from participating in the National Day parade, a decision taken by administrative authorities in other parts of the country, including Yaounde.

©Mimi Mefo Info

David Atangana

David Atangana is a journalist with an interest in politics, human rights, corruption, crime, conflicts, and development.

Recent Posts

From Rejection to Resilience: The Guardian Post Marks 25 Years in Cameroon’s Tough Media Landscape

For 25 years, The Guardian Post has been part of Cameroon’s political conversations, democratic struggles,…

2 days ago

Delly Singah Challenges Atanga Nji: ‘What Is the State Doing?’ as Femicide Cases Rise in Cameroon

Cameroonian philanthropist and social media influencer Delly Singah has challenged Territorial Administration Minister Paul Atanga…

5 days ago

Why Parliament Should Revisit the SDF’s Rejected Bill Against Femicide

By Tata Mbunwe The rising tide of femicide in Cameroon, where at least seven women…

6 days ago

Three US Citizens of Cameroonian Origin Jailed Over Funding of IEDs, Kidnappings in Anglophone Conflict

Three US citizens of Cameroonian origin have been sentenced to federal prison in the United…

6 days ago

Who Wants CDC’s Downfall? Military Accompany Saw Operators to Chop Down 152 Young Palms in Mutengene

By Tata Mbunwe A fresh wave of land grabbing is rocking the Cameroon Development Corporation's…

6 days ago

Mbalmayo : une femme meurt après avoir consommé de la nourriture remise par son concubin

Une femme identifiée comme Delphine Bih est décédée dans des circonstances suspectes à Mbalmayo, dans…

6 days ago