Cameroonian politician Salomon Beas accuses MRC of tribal dominance over democratic values

In a recent Facebook post, Salomon Beas sharply criticized the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), questioning its democratic credentials. The post, titled “Purge tribale ou lutte démocratique au sein du MRC” (Tribal purge or democratic struggle within MRC), exposes what he describes as the party’s hidden tribal agenda.

Beas, a former MRC member, argued that the party’s initial promise of fostering democratic engagement was merely a facade. “The MRC presented itself as a democratic showcase, a platform where citizens could cultivate their political aspirations. In reality, it became a deceptive illusion, stripping members of their voices and confining them within a structure dominated by tribal caciques ready to eliminate dissenters,” he wrote.

The politician condemned the party’s internal dynamics, where tribal loyalty supersedes ideological commitment and dissent is met with political persecution.

Former MRC leader’s warnings about the party’s true nature

Beas also referenced late Paul Eric Kingue, a former MRC figure who had publicly labeled the party an “ethno-fascist sect” using members as stepping stones for political maneuvering. Kingue warned that the party’s true objectives were known only to a select few, with any deviation leading to political neutralization. “Time has proven him right. The party’s tribal agenda has overshadowed its political ideals, reducing it to a tool of ethnic dominance and leader worship,” Beas emphasized.

He concluded by comparing the MRC’s practices to traditional chiefdoms, where loyalty to the leader replaces genuine political engagement.