Bernard Wongolo, a former governor and recently Deputy Secretary General of Cameroon’s Senate, has been relieved of his duties. The decision comes amidst a wave of controversy surrounding his tenure.
The announcement was formalised through a letter dated December 11, 2024, signed by the First Vice President of the Senate. The letter, addressed to Wongolo, informed him of the cessation of his functions as Deputy Secretary General of the Senate under Senate Bureau Order No. 116/AS/SEN. Wongolo was instructed to vacate his office and retrieve his personal belongings by December 16, 2024. Additionally, he was ordered to return two official vehicles in his possession: a Land Cruiser GX V8 and a Prado TXL.
Furthermore, correspondence from Wongolo to Jean Nkuete, Secretary General of the Central Committee of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM), dated December 24, 2024, acknowledged the decision. In his letter titled “Cessation de mes fonctions au Sénat,” Wongolo expressed gratitude for Nkuete’s support and informed him of the cessation of his role.
The removal follows a series of allegations and scandals that have cast a shadow over Wongolo’s tenure. Although specifics of the allegations remain unclear, other reports indicate that the sanction is related to a missing 3 billion Frans while Senate President Niat Njifenji was on sick leave.
As of the time of reporting, it’s not known if the Secretary General of the CPDM is yet to reply to the letter by Bernard Wongolo.
