The incident that occurred during the program “Club d’Elites” this Sunday sparked a strong reaction from Denis Nkwebo, former president of the National Union of Journalists of Cameroon.
The incident that sparked this wave of outrage took place during the show « Club d’Elites” of this Sunday, September 17, where Professor Bahebeck addressed the journalist Philippe Boney in an inappropriate manner. The professor’s words, “I can slap you” and “moof…Dog”, not only shocked viewers, but also raised questions about respect and civility in public debates.
Professor Jean Bahebeck’s remarks towards journalist Philippe Boney were strongly criticized by Nkwebo, who is currently a commissioner at the Cameroon Human Rights Commission.
In a tweet, Nkwebo called on Cameroonian journalists to take their responsibilities and no longer invite Professor Bahebeck to their sets. “All Cameroonian journalists must take their responsibilities and definitely avoid the unacceptable vulgarities of Professor Bahebeck to the public. Rock bottom has been reached,” tweeted the former daily editor-in-chief Le Jour.
All Cameroonian journalists must take their responsibilities and definitely avoid the unacceptable vulgarities of Professor Bahebeck to the public. The bottom has since been hit pic.twitter.com/xjLf3BGegt
— NKWEBO DENIS (@DENISNKWEBO) September 17, 2023
The release of Denis Nkewebo thus calls for collective awareness to preserve the dignity of media exchanges.
