On July 15, 2026, Nathalie Moudiki, second‑in‑command and principal deputy to the Managing Director of the National Hydrocarbons Company (SNH), issued a warning to SNH employees.
Speaking at the inauguration of the new gym and the launch of SNH’s Car Plan in Yaoundé, she urged staff to show the utmost respect for her husband, Adolphe Moudiki, who has chaired the SNH board for 33 years, and for President Paul Biya.
According to Nathalie Moudiki, both figures are respected beyond Cameroon’s borders and therefore deserve special treatment.
She declared: “If anyone still dares to criticize President Paul Biya or Minister Adolphe Moudiki, sanctions will follow.”
The statement sparked a wave of reactions on social media, while President Paul Biya is staying in Geneva, Switzerland, and SNH chief Adolphe Moudiki has not appeared publicly for a long time.
It should be noted that developments in this case are awaited, and it is difficult to predict the concrete consequences of this warning for Cameroonian and African readers.
Nonetheless, the remark clearly reflects current political tensions and stakes in Cameroon and could have significant implications for the country’s stability and governance.
Cameroonians are watching closely for the next steps and for the reactions of authorities and the public to this situation.
