Presidency of the MRC: Rejection of a debate between Tiriane Noah and Pierre Emmanuel Binyam causes division within the party

A few days before the election to succeed Maurice Kamto as leader of the MRC, the proposal for a public debate between Tiriane Noah and Pierre Emmanuel Binyam was rejected. Mamadou Mota, interim president Noah’s campaign coordinator, stated that no agreement for a debate had been made and emphasized the focus on direct contact with supporters. Some members, like Joseph Emmanuel Ateba, see the debate as a publicity stunt, while others, such as Nji Pefoura II, regret the decision, believing it would have helped voters better assess the candidates.