The legal saga between Joseph Thierry Okala Ebode and the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC) continues with a new development. The case has been adjourned to March 26, 2026, to allow for the production of the original summons and supporting documents.
Okala Ebode, who was expelled from the MRC for "treason" by the party's disciplinary bodies, has appealed to the Mfoundi High Court in Yaoundé. He is challenging decision No. 007/2025 of November 7, 2025, by the MRC's National Mediation and Arbitration Committee (CNMA), which pronounced his final exclusion. The academic denounces procedural irregularities, including failure to respect notification deadlines, the absence of a prior mediation attempt, and the absence of a clear definition of "treason" in the party's statutes.
According to Okala Ebode, several violations of the MRC's internal rules were committed. He points to the lack of a contradictory hearing before the sanction and the lack of a precise definition of the concept of "treason" in the party's statutes.
Sources close to the MRC claim that the procedure was regular and that the texts were respected. They indicate that Okala Ebode was brought before the CNMA following a complaint by Alain Fogue, National Treasurer, after accusations were made against Maurice Kamto and Alain Fogue, accusing them of being in the pay of France. The final exclusion was reportedly pronounced following the non-presentation of evidence to support these accusations.
The case has taken on a public dimension, with fierce exchanges on social media. MRC activists have compared Okala Ebode to Dieudonné Yebga, whose candidacy in the 2025 presidential election led to the invalidation of Maurice Kamto's candidacy. Okala Ebode has responded by denouncing insults and personal attacks, arguing that the debate must take place before the competent authorities.
The stakes in this case are high for the MRC, just months before the 2026 legislative and municipal elections. The case could disrupt the party's peace of mind and divide its activists.
The court will therefore have to rule on the validity of the exclusion procedure and on respect for Okala Ebode's rights. The adjournment to March 26 will allow the parties to produce the documents necessary to enlighten the court.
