Emmanuel Djingh's, an activist with the United People for Social Renovation (PURS), has advocated for a measured approach to the succession of President Paul Biya. During his appearance on the L’Agora program on LTM, he stated, "Let Paul Biya serve his seven years as he sees fit." This stance comes amid a national debate on political change in Cameroon.
Djingh's emphasized the need to avoid rushing things, arguing that it could destabilize the country. "Let's not break the country for so little," he asserted, stressing the importance of following the current dynamic rather than forcing an abrupt change. He compared such haste to a rigid and inflexible approach, contrasting it with the evolving nature of human societies and institutions.
"The law is not static, it is dynamic," he argued, adding that "human principles, human organizations are not static". For him, wanting to freeze the political process would be comparable to the functioning of a factory, where everything is immutable, thus ignoring the need for adaptation and evolution. He warned that any attempt to upheaval could have unpredictable consequences.
The question of the succession of Paul Biya, who has been in power since 1982, is a sensitive subject in Cameroon. His advanced age and the length of his reign fuel speculation and debate about the country's political future. Some are calling for a rapid transition and profound reforms, while others advocate a more gradual approach, fearing the risks of destabilization. Emmanuel Djingh's call is part of this context of tensions and differing opinions.
The complexity of the Cameroonian political situation makes any future perspective uncertain. Emmanuel Djingh's call for caution reflects a concern shared by a section of the population regarding the need to preserve the country's stability in a context of potentially delicate political transition.
