Clément Atangana: Even in death, Abbé Bakaba spares him no criticism—and stands by it

Appearing on Dash Media’s En toute franchise on October 18, 2026, Abbé Étienne Bakaba stood by his use of the word “inadmissible” to describe what he says will remain associated with Clément Atangana’s time as head of the Constitutional Council. The term refers to rulings on electoral disputes during Atangana’s presidency and has become, for some critics, a symbol of how the institution handled election appeals. Bakaba acknowledged Atangana’s professional qualities but argued they should not obscure contested aspects of his public record. He defended speaking frankly about a public figure’s actions even after their death.