Cameroun professor stands firm after attack at douala airport

In a bold statement following an altercation at Douala International Airport, Professor Jean Gatsi has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Paul Biya. The incident, involving political figure Jacques Bertrang Mang—a former student of the professor—has drawn significant attention amid escalating political tensions in the country.

a clear message amid orchestrated aggression

Professor Gatsi, a prominent academic and vocal advocate for President Biya’s leadership, described the encounter as a cowardly, premeditated attack. The incident, which occurred in the airport terminal, was allegedly carried out by an individual acting on behalf of political opponents. The professor condemned the aggression and the subsequent dissemination of defamatory content online, calling it a desperate attempt to silence dissenting voices.

Addressing the public, he declared, “My loyalty to President Paul Biya is unshakable. I refuse to be intimidated by cowards who resort to violence and slander to achieve their political ends.”

the timing and motives behind the attack

The professor linked the incident to his recent highly publicized book, a 600-page scholarly work titled “Paul Biya: The Sanctuary of Peace in Modern History.” Released in May 2026, the book has been widely circulated and discussed in academic and political circles. Gatsi argued that the attack was a deliberate attempt to disrupt the book’s impact and discredit his intellectual contributions.

He further accused opposition figures, including Maurice Kamto and Issa Tchiroma Bakary, of orchestrating the aggression as retaliation for his vocal opposition to their political agendas. Gatsi had previously led a coalition of academics and civil society leaders in endorsing President Biya’s candidacy for the 2025 presidential election, a move that solidified his reputation as a staunch defender of the incumbent leader’s policies.

defiance in the face of intimidation

Despite the attack, Professor Gatsi remains resolute. In a defiant tone, he stated, “No amount of threats, cyberbullying, or physical violence will deter me from my mission. My support for President Biya is divinely ordained and unbreakable.”

He framed his allegiance to President Biya as a moral and patriotic duty, asserting that the President’s leadership has brought peace, progress, and national unity to Cameroon. Gatsi dismissed the aggression as the desperate flailing of a defeated political opposition, emphasizing that the majority of Cameroonians stand firmly behind the Head of State.

a call to silence the merchants of chaos

The professor announced his intention to continue his intellectual and political activism, including nationwide book-signing events to promote his latest work. He urged the public to reject the intimidation tactics employed by political opponents and reaffirmed his commitment to mobilizing youth and intellectuals around President Biya’s vision.

In closing, Gatsi issued a stern warning to those behind the attack: “Your violence and lies will only strengthen my resolve. The Cameroonian people have spoken, and their choice is clear. No force of darkness can extinguish the light of renewal.”

As the debate over Cameroon’s political future intensifies, Professor Jean Gatsi’s defiance serves as a stark reminder of the deep divisions—and the unwavering convictions—shaping the nation’s trajectory.