July 7, 2026

The Panafrican Press

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Cameroon’s baboke affair: fake presidential decrees exposed

Johann Sitchom was apprehended after attempting to broadcast documents presented as presidential decrees on CRTV.

A notable event has emerged from Cameroon’s intricate political landscape with the arrest of Johann Sitchom. He was apprehended following an attempt to broadcast what were presented as presidential decrees through the national public broadcaster, CRTV. This incident highlights the persistent undercurrents of political maneuvering and intrigue within the nation’s highest echelons.

The circulation of these fabricated presidential directives is seen as a pivotal moment within the larger