kamto Blocked from Travel, Aminatou Ahidjo Denounces “political and Moral Scam”

Yaoundé, Cameroon – The political landscape in Cameroon is ⁤once again abuzz following⁢ the unexpected travel ban imposed on Maurice Kamto, a prominent opposition figure and former presidential candidate. The incident,⁢ which occurred on Thursday, July 31, 2025, saw Kamto and his daughter prevented from boarding a flight to Senegal by uniformed officers, igniting a fiery exchange between political heavyweights.

Kamto,who has been temporarily excluded from the⁢ upcoming presidential race,denounced the action in a⁤ strongly worded press release. “When a candidate for the presidential election is prevented from traveling, it is a whole people that are prevented from breathing,”⁤ he⁤ declared.”This ‍is the brilliant proof that the system in place fears the truth and fears the transition that we carry.” His statement positions the travel restriction as ‍a direct attempt to stifle ⁣dissent and obstruct ⁢his political movement.

Aminatou Ahidjo Slams Kamto’s Travel Ban as Deception

The reaction to Kamto’s predicament was swift and sharp, particularly from ⁣Aminatou Ahidjo, the daughter of Cameroon’s first president, Ahmadou Ahidjo.⁤ A member of the ruling RDPC party and president of the board of directors of the Palais des Congrès, Ahidjo issued her own press release on the evening of Thursday, July 31, condemning Kamto’s narrative as a “political and moral scam.”

Ahidjo specifically targeted Issa Tchiroma⁤ Bakary, a former minister and presidential candidate, for his public complaint about the travel prohibition. “I would like as ⁢the ‍daughter⁢ of the late President to strongly denounce the political and moral scam of a man who has never deigned to present his condolences‍ to the Ahidjo family, tested by many deaths,” she stated, highlighting a perceived lack of respect and empathy from Bakary towards her family.

Moreover, Ahidjo reminded the former minister of established regulations concerning⁤ the travel of former ministers. “I also forcefully denounce the lies of a politician who wants⁣ to knowingly ignore the rules established in Cameroon with ⁤regard to the movements of the new former ministers, who must require the authorization ⁤of the President of the Republic before any exit abroad,” she emphasized. This assertion ⁢suggests that Kamto’s travel ban might potentially be a procedural matter rather than a politically motivated suppression, as he portrayed.

Political Maneuvering ⁤Ahead of October 12, 2025

The incident underscores ⁣the heightened political tensions as Cameroon gears up⁤ for a presidential election scheduled for October 12, 2025. The upcoming vote is anticipated to be fiercely contested, with both ⁢established and emerging political figures actively positioning themselves. Every action and statement is being scrutinized as individuals and parties vie for influence and seek to become key ⁢players in the post-election landscape. The travel ban ⁢on Kamto and the subsequent public spat with Aminatou Ahidjo serve as⁣ a stark reminder of⁢ the intricate‍ and often contentious nature of Cameroonian⁢ politics.