Cameroon 2011: Fate of CPDM Barons

Late President Ahmadou Ahidjo

Zaccheus Fornjindam was of a rare breed. He was one of those who could make a company grow, while lining his pockets at the same time, and seemingly keeping everyone happy. His recent demise, and the confiscation of all his savings and real assets shows what is still to come.
We can all remember how Fornjindam proclaimed to the world that Paul Biya should become president for life. He thought he was securing his juicy position as head of the National Shipyard company. What he got instead was a spot in a secure place that will make him reflect for 12 long years, after which he will have to start repaying the state of Cameroon approximately CFA 900 million.

The same scenario happened with Francoise Foning. She was famously asked "Qui est vous madame?" In open court by supreme court president Alexis Dipanda Mouelle.
Former minister of Public Works and sitting parliamentarian Hon. Dieudonne Ambassa Zang barely made it out of the country just as his arrest was imminent.

Ahidjo and Kennedy

Others were not so fortunate.

Mendouga, the former ambassador to the USA, Atangana Mebara, former S.G at the presidency, Abah Abah, former Economy and Finance minister, former minister of Public Health Olanguena Urbain and many more fell into disgrace with rapid succession.

Even though no one has yet said it out loud, it will be just a matter of weeks before some of these CPDM barons will start courting Kah Walla to hedge their bets. Kah Walla should be decisive as has been from the start. You are either with the people or not. There should be no middle ground.

Paul Biya: Can he face KAH WALLA?

Paul Biya is scared of his own shadow. His distrust for his closest collaborators is evident in Kondengui. This suspicion of his closest advisers will only grow, as Kah Walla's popularity soars, and when he will turn to the untouchables and start throwing them to the wolves, that will be the end of 28 years of free-fall for Cameroon.
Just like the Phoenix that rose from its ashes, Cameroon will be ready to rise again in 2011. Let's hope Kah Walla is the one residing in Etoudi when this happens!