The Miss Cameroon 2025 affair, involving Josiane Harangada Golonga, has taken an unexpected legal turn with her arrest on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Yaoundé. The former beauty queen was apprehended while heading to the Miss Cameroon Committee (COMICA) headquarters, accompanied by a bailiff, to retrieve her belongings.
According to testimonies, the arrest was allegedly ordered by Ingrid Solange Amougou, president of COMICA. Harangada Golonga was reportedly greeted with insults before being taken away by the police, accused of stealing a car key. The former Miss Cameroon denies this accusation, claiming the car was already open. Sources differ on which police station she was taken to, either Messamendongo or Odza.
This arrest follows the announcement of Josiane Harangada Golonga's dismissal by COMICA on February 25, 2026. The committee justified this decision by citing contractual breaches, including unjustified absences from events, disrespectful remarks, and the use of an unauthorized personal manager. Ingrid Solange Amougou, president of COMICA since 2002, officially stripped Josiane Golonga of all privileges associated with her title.
Josiane Golonga contests the accusations and demands payment of two months of unpaid salary as well as the return of her company car. She also refutes allegations of abandoning her post and breaching contractual clauses. Her arrest has sparked strong reactions, with many Cameroonians expressing their support for the former Miss Cameroon on social media.
The first runner-up, Audrey Moutongo, has been appointed to ensure continuity of the role. The case highlights the recurring tensions between Miss Cameroon and COMICA, reviving criticism of the competition's management and respect for contractual commitments. The investigation will have to determine whether the arrest of Harangada Golonga was justified or whether it was a case of settling scores.
