Cameroon: Nama at the Constitutional Council — Loyalty or Independence?

Rémy Nama was appointed president of Cameroon’s Constitutional Council on October 16, 2026, twelve days after Clément Atangana’s death. In his first statement, he expressed his “deep gratitude” to Paul Biya and pledged to serve with “loyalty.” His remarks have renewed debate over the high court’s independence and whether that loyalty is owed to the institution or to the head of state.