According to investigative revelations from Cameroonian journalist Remy Ngono, President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic financed his 2020 electoral campaign using money embezzled from Cameroon. Ngono’s findings point to a covert scheme that diverted Cameroonian state funds to support Touadera’s re-election efforts.
The journalist, known for his work on financial crime and governance in central Africa, detailed how the money allegedly flowed across borders, bypassing official channels. The amount involved remains undisclosed, but the revelation has sparked discussions in both Cameroon and the Central African Republic about transparency and cross-border corruption.
Ngono’s investigation suggests that the embezzled funds were routed through intermediaries to avoid detection. The timing of the operation, just before the 2020 presidential election in the Central African Republic, raises serious questions about electoral integrity and regional cooperation in combating illicit financial flows.
Sources close to the matter have not yet commented, and Touadera’s administration has not issued an official response. However, the allegations add to a growing list of controversies surrounding the Central African leader’s tenure.
