By Boris Esono Nwenfor
BUEA, Cameroon – The Social Democratic Front (SDF) has strongly condemned a video circulating on social media that falsely claims the Government of Cameroon transferred one billion CFA francs to four presidential candidates to influence the outcome of the October 12, 2025, presidential election.
The video, presented by former CRTV Journalist John Mbah Akuroh, has been widely shared across messaging platforms and on the Facebook page known as the “Ambazonian Communication Network.” In the footage, Akuroh alleges that the funds were meant to discourage opposition candidates from forming a coalition and to induce them to recognise incumbent President Paul Biya as the winner.
In a statement signed by Hon. Joshua Osih, National Chairman of the SDF, the party described the claims as “completely false, defamatory, and devoid of any factual basis.”
“This video constitutes a deliberate act of disinformation and manipulation, intended to mislead public opinion and discredit both the electoral process and the political actors committed to a democratic and republican path,” the statement read.
The SDF said the false publication had caused “serious harm to the honour and reputation” of Hon. Osih and the party, noting that its circulation had a “direct and damaging impact” on the conduct and perception of the recent presidential election.
The party’s leadership emphasised that the video’s content was a calculated attempt to undermine public trust in Cameroon’s democratic institutions and to sow confusion among voters.
“Cameroon is at a decisive moment in its democratic journey. It is therefore the collective duty of all citizens to safeguard peace, truth, and the dignity of public discourse,” the statement added.
Given the gravity of the allegations, legal proceedings have been launched in both Cameroon and the State of Maryland, USA, against John Mbah Akuroh — the individual behind the defamatory claims.
The SDF reiterated its commitment to pursuing justice, asserting that the spread of false information carries legal consequences not only for its authors and sponsors but also for those who share or amplify such content online.
The SDF urged Cameroonians to exercise discernment when consuming or sharing information online, particularly during sensitive political periods. Citizens were encouraged to rely exclusively on official communication channels for credible updates concerning the electoral process.
“The spread of false information engages not only the responsibility of its authors and sponsors but also of anyone who relays it,” the SDF warned.
