Olembe Gate: Cyrille Tollo Attempts to Extinguish the Fire

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Cameroon

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Olembe Gate: Cyrille Tollo Attempts to Extinguish the Fire

Cyrille Tollo, the technical advisor No. 2 of the Ministry of Sports, denied any financial scandal regarding the Olembé sports complex, stating that expenditures remain within the planned budget. Despite his assurances, questions persist about the project's cost and the stadium's lack of certification for certain competitions. Additionally, the Cameroonian state was ordered to pay over 50 billion FCFA to the Piccini group, fueling debates on the management of major infrastructure projects.

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