Threats to disrupt presidential election: Atanga Nji declares merciless crackdown on politicians fanning flames of violence.

The Minister of Territorial Administration, MINAT, Paul Atanga Nji, has declared a merciless war against those he describes as unscrupulous opposition politicians, whom he says, are threatening to disrupt the upcoming presidential election with calls for popular revolts.

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

 

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

 

 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

 

 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

">

The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025

 

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The no-nonsense member of government has vowed that the provocative outings of politicians full of hate speech, xenophobia and tribalism; vices which he insisted threaten the country’s much cherished peace and national unity, will be dealt with squarely. 

Atanga Nji has also warned that moves by the said politicians, aimed at discrediting elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM, defying State authority, instigating public disorder and acts of vandalism, will be met with the heavy arm of the law. 

He dished out the warnings during a press conference in Yaounde Tuesday.

The interior minister also used the presser to reaffirm government’s resolve to maintain order and peace; before, during and after the upcoming presidential election. 

Atanga Nji kick-started the media outing with excerpts from President Biya's end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, and that to the youth on February 10, 2025, in which he appealed for calm and responsibility, urging citizens not to heed calls for chaos or be swayed by false promises from politicians ahead of upcoming polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji, without citing anyone’s name, singled out a political figure, whom he described as a “recidivist troublemaker”, whom he said is attempting to destabilise the nation.

The said politician, the minister stated, previously boycotted the 2020 legislative and municipal elections, and is now orchestrating a movement aimed at challenging the electoral process through misinformation and incitement. 

Woth noting is the fact that the National President of Cameroon Renaissance Movement, MRC, Prof Maurice Kamto, had boycotted the 2020 twin polls. 

Minister Atanga Nji said the politician, who had been granted clemency by President Biya, after facing legal action for violent protests, vandalism, and hate speech, will no longer have such presidential generosity. 

“Despite being given an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, the individual in question has allegedly resumed his disruptive tactics, now calling for mass protests and questioning the credibility of ELECAM, the independent electoral body,” the minister stated.

Atanga Nji called on the politician, whom he insisted is not qualified to run for the 2025 polls, to respect the laid down laws of the nation and quietly do his homework of rallying supporters ahead of the 2032 presidential election.

 

Zero tolerance for hate speech, public disorder

Atanga Nji was categorical that government will not tolerate any form of disorder or manipulation, spread of false information and hate speech; aimed pitting citizens against one another.

He also frowned against the incitement of rebellion, the questioning of the credibility of the electoral process, acts of vandalism, violence, and public disturbances that could disrupt national tranquillity.

Atanga Nji lamented that misinformation and incitement have reached unprecedented levels in the country, especially on the social media. He warned that the laws will henceforth be applied with full rigour to crush any attempt to provoke unrests. 

 

No immunity for lawbreakers

Addressing concerns about political immunity, the minister insisted that no one is above the law. He stated that in cases of flagrant offenses, Parliamentary immunity will not shield offenders.

He warned that those persisting in provocative actions will face severe repercussions, potentially leading to long-term legal consequences.

Atanga Nji told doomsayers that the 2025 presidential election will take place peacefully.

“The sky will not fall in 2025,” he declared, affirming that the electoral process will unfold as planned.

Minister Atanga Nji also criticised those he called "political opportunists", making the 2025 election a matter of life and death. 

He urged this category of persons to either comply with legal requirements or wait until the 2032 elections. 

The government, he insisted, will not entertain threats or blackmail from any individual or political party.

He reaffirmed that the forces of law and order and administrative officials nationwide have been instructed to ensure any individual or group attempting to incite violence is dealt with. 

“Permit me reiterate that the politician should seize from his plan or this will lead him to the place of had I known,” he warned, adding that this time, “he will stay for a longer time than the previous one”. 

The minister said as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, government is bent on ensuring that “the rule of law will prevail, and any acts of destabilisation will be dealt with decisively”.

 

MINAT's is accompanying ELECAM

Atanga Nji said the Ministry of Territorial Administration, MINAT, will continue to play its role of defending general interest by accompanying ELECAM, which is an independent body, to conduct hitch-free elections without any interference in its mission. 

Atanga Nji said the ministry has the right to equally sensitise political parties on the right path to follow as well as warning those promoting acts of violence to know the redline. 

 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3383 of Wednesday March 05, 2025