Ripples at Etoudi: The Unraveling Web Around Ngoh Ngoh

In a shocking turn of events, vehicles belonging to Ngoh Ngoh, one of President Paul Biya's closest aides, have been requisitioned and searched as part of an investigation. According to the headlines of newspapers this Thursday, December 21, 2023, one of Ngoh Ngoh's key associates, Mayor Martin Savom, was arrested on December 19 in connection with the Martinez Zogo case, placing the Secretary-General of the Presidency in a precarious situation. Savom is portrayed as the right-hand man of the Secretary-General.

Reports from Première Heure suggest that Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, the man entrusted with the presidential signature delegation, has been isolated, possibly awaiting the conclusion of the newly opened investigations. Disturbingly, videos of the torture inflicted on Martinez Zogo were reportedly found on Savom's phone.

The unfolding drama extends to an unsettling episode during the First Lady's birthday celebration on December 4. Ngoh Ngoh allegedly was asked to leave, and his vehicles were subjected to searches, signaling a gradual sidelining of the Secretary-General.

Rumors are circulating about the potential imminent removal of Ngoh Ngoh from his position. Behind the scenes of power, Séraphin Fouda, the current Secretary-General of the Prime Minister's Services, emerges as a prominent figure, sparking speculation about his possible appointment to the strategic position of Secretary-General of the Presidency.

Evidence mounts, revealing a noticeable time misalignment between Fouda's working hours and those of Prime Minister Dion Ngute. These elements fuel discussions about intrigues and potential reshuffles within the government.

This delicate situation at the top of the state occurs within a context where political balances and ambitions appear to be in flux. Despite persistent efforts, Ngoh Ngoh recently sought Paul Biya's approval for the replacement of Raymond Beko'o Abondo, who has been in charge of this unit since 2014, responsible for the President's main security. However, Biya has yet to respond to Ngoh Ngoh's request, adding another layer of uncertainty to the unfolding political drama.