Roads Crumble and Waste Piles Up in Yaoundé, butJean De Dieu Momo Says “No Problem”

Residents of Yaoundé are increasingly voicing their discontent over the worsening state of the city's infrastructure. Gaping potholes, cracked roads, and scattered debris have turned daily commutes into a nightmare for drivers and pedestrians alike, contributing to chronic traffic jams.

Many citizens lament the dangers that lurk on every street corner, particularly in the city’s outskirts, where maintenance appears to be sorely neglected.

Another pressing issue is the growing accumulation of waste in several neighbourhoods. Piles of garbage line the streets, releasing foul odours and raising serious public health concerns. Frustrated residents are calling for urgent action to restore cleanliness and improve living conditions.

However, these grievances seem to have fallen on deaf ears, at least from the perspective of Jean De Dieu Momo, the once-vocal opposition figure who has now become a staunch advocate of the current regime. In a recent public statement, Momo dismissed the concerns entirely, asserting, "I see no garbage in Yaoundé. I don't know which Yaoundé you're referring to. As far as I’m concerned, there are no broken roads here."

This shift in Momo’s stance, from critic of government inefficiencies to defender of the status quo, has raised eyebrows among both political observers and the general public. Some argue that his newfound rhetoric appears increasingly detached from the everyday struggles of the people he is meant to serve.

As citizens continue to push for better infrastructure and a cleaner environment, Momo’s response—marked by confidence but seemingly out of touch with reality—has only added to public frustration. The question many are now asking is whether the government's leadership will acknowledge the deteriorating situation in the capital or continue down the path of denial, risking further alienation from the people.