On the political talk‑show “Libre Expression” on Info TV, Cameroonian politician Abel Elimbi Lobé launched a vigorous attack on recent statements made by PCRN deputy Cabral Libii concerning the functioning of the country’s institutions. Lobé, a former Social Democratic Front (SDF) cadre, accused the deputy of lacking coherence after having taken an active part in parliamentary work and reforms that he now harshly criticises.
The clash follows Cabral Libii’s recent questioning of President Paul Biya over the appointment of a vice‑president, an intervention that sparked a fresh wave of debate on constitutional reforms. Lobé seized the moment to rebut the PCRN representative, arguing that Libii’s critique is undermined by his own involvement in shaping the institutional architecture, including the discussions that led to the proposal of a vice‑presidential post.
According to Lobé, Libii “n’a rien à constater,” emphasizing that the deputy’s legitimacy is compromised because he participated in the very parliamentary deliberations that produced the reforms he now denounces. Lobé highlighted that Libii benefited from session allowances throughout the legislative process, suggesting a conflict between his parliamentary role and his current public criticism.
Lobé also invoked the fundamentals of the Cameroonian Constitution, noting that it clearly designates the Prime Minister as the head of government who directs governmental action. He argued that any criticism of government conduct should logically be addressed to the Prime Minister first, rather than bypassing the established institutional hierarchy.
Extending his critique, Lobé said, “Il aurait été crédible s’il avait démissionné lorsqu’on a décidé de dysfonctionner les institutions,” implying that Libii would have shown credibility by resigning when the institutions were deemed to be malfunctioning. The remark underscores Lobé’s view that Libii’s continued presence in parliament while questioning institutional integrity is contradictory.
The exchange illustrates the ongoing complexity of Cameroon’s institutional debate, pitting members of the ruling Parti Camerounais pour la Réconciliation Nationale (PCRN) against former opposition figures. It also raises broader questions about the responsibility of political elites who must balance parliamentary compromise with public scrutiny in a country where constitutional reforms remain a contentious issue.
<small>Source: 237actu — read the original story there.</small>
