Veteran Politician Ekindi Eyes Return in Cameroon's 2025 Presidential Race

Jean-Jacques Ekindi, a prominent figure in Cameroonian politics, appears to be making a comeback ahead of the 2025 presidential election. Ekindi, known as the "lion hunter" for his past criticisms of President Paul Biya, recently called for an extraordinary convention of his party, the Progressive Movement (MP).

This development comes four years after Ekindi's resignation from the MP in 2020. Notably, he had endorsed Biya in the 2018 presidential election, a move that surprised many observers.

The agenda for the upcoming convention hints at a potential leadership reshuffle within the MP. Ekindi's resignation and the vacancy in the Executive Committee are both listed for discussion. This could pave the way for Ekindi's return to a leadership position.

Analysts point to the 2025 presidential election as a likely motive for Ekindi's renewed activity. The possibility of him using the MP to build a "presidential majority" in the upcoming race is a key point of speculation.

Hilaire Zippang, the current head of the MP, reportedly has a strained relationship with Ekindi. Whether Zippang will be officially replaced at the convention remains to be seen.

Ekindi's return to the political scene adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming presidential election. It will be interesting to see how he positions himself in the race and what alliances he may forge.