On June 12, 2026, Johann Adriel Sitchom Kuate arrived at the national radio headquarters in Yaoundé’s Nlongkak district, claiming to carry documents of critical national importance. Witnesses present at the scene noted the documents appeared convincingly authentic at first glance. Among them was a decree supposedly signed by President Paul Biya, appointing a Vice President of the Republic.

As customary for such decrees, the document was expected to be read on air for public awareness. However, staff at the Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV) suspected foul play and immediately notified top state officials. The president, Paul Biya, was in Geneva at the time, yet the documents were swiftly verified and declared fraudulent. The name on the forged decree? Johann Adriel Sitchom Kuate himself.

Was this a lone act of delusion or part of a meticulously planned scheme that some have likened to an institutional coup attempt? The investigation launched by authorities has now led to charges of attempting to undermine state security against Johann Adriel Sitchom Kuate. His legal defense is now underway.