CONAC's anti-corruption clinic to Doula again.

The exercise taking place at the Douala II Council ends today. Among those present at the event are; a representative of the Governor of the Littoral Region, the Attorney General of the Littoral Court of Appeal, and the Deputy Mayor of the Douala II Council. 

Speaking during a press conference that preceded the launch of the exercise, Rev Dr Massi Gams said the Anti-Corruption Clinic is instrumental in the fight against corruption.

The media, he said, plays a crucial role in forming the public on, “mechanisms available to denounce corruption”.

Rev Dr Massi Gams said the Clinic is a mobile extension of the Commission, temporarily relocating its services to the Regions, in order to gather, process, and respond to corruption-related complaints directly.

After having hosted the first edition, Dr Massi Gams stated that: "The return to Douala is based on the high number of pending denunciations in the Littoral Region”.

He added that: “It is a response to the need for immediate engagement and justice at the Regional level”. 

Dr Massi Gams disclosed that CONAC had received 60 complaints from the Littoral Region, with most being against the police and the courts.

The CONAC Chairman reminded citizens that the Commission operates under a legal framework that empowers it to receive and investigate corruption cases.

He said citizens can report corrupt practices, through several accessible channels including: a toll-free number: 1517, the Website: www.conac.cm, Email: info@conac.cm and WhatsApp: 658 26 26 82.

He said the tools are designed to foster direct engagement between the public and the Commission.

This, he added, is done while ensuring confidentiality and protection of whistleblowers.

He stated that the Clinic is supported by officers from the Judicial Police, designated by the Attorney General. 

Their mission, CONAC officials said, is to investigate and process reported cases on the spot, ensuring swift and transparent handling of complaints.

Rev Dr Massi Gams also revisited the commitment of the Head of State, President Paul Biya, in his December 31, 2023, address to the nation to fight corruption. 

The message, he emphasised, must resonate in the daily actions of every citizen.

“All reports of corruption or related offences made during the Clinic will be thoroughly investigated,” he assured, specifying that: “Where necessary, cases will be referred to the competent judicial authorities”.

Rev Dr Massi Gams encouraged the public to make use of the ongoing Clinic to report any wrongdoing objectively and responsibly. 

He warned against false accusations and malicious denunciations. 

Besides the Littoral Region, the Clinic has also been held in the West, East, South, North, and Adamawa Regions.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3525 of Wednesday August 06, 2025.