A wave of political resignations has struck Cameroon’s ruling party, the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM), as Bourakari Moussa, a prominent figure within the EBERNDI-NKOLMINTAG sub-section in Yaoundé, announced his departure along with several grassroots activists.
The move, disclosed in an official letter dated Sunday, July 6, 2025, signals mounting frustration with the party’s local governance and internal direction.
In his letter addressed to the president of the sub-section, Moussa cited a fundamental disconnect between his political values and the prevailing dynamics within the CPDM.
He explained that he initially joined the party with “commitment and ambition,” envisioning a “dynamic and results-oriented” political movement. However, his recent reflections revealed what he called an “insurmountable gap” between those ideals and the current reality.
Calling his resignation a “lucid and responsible decision,” Moussa’s departure was not solitary.
A list of fellow activists who have resigned in solidarity accompanied his letter, illustrating broader dissatisfaction among CPDM supporters at the grassroots level.
The political rift strikes at the heart of a traditionally secure CPDM stronghold in the capital. The EBERNDI-NKOLMINTAG sub-section has long played a key role in rallying support for the presidential party.
Moussa’s withdrawal, coupled with the collective resignations, threatens to erode the local legitimacy of the party apparatus and could have ripple effects ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
Bourakari Moussa emphasized that his decision is final and stems from a deep-seated “crisis of confidence” in the leadership of the local branch.
His departure adds to growing internal tensions within the CPDM, as calls for reform and dissatisfaction with party structures continue to emerge from within its own ranks.
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