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A new dispute has opened between Cameroon’s Sports Ministry and the football federation after a letter from Minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi to Fecafoot president Samuel Eto’o sparked debate over the federation’s electoral roadmap.
Speaking on Canal 2 International’s “Au cœur du Sport,” attorney Éric Bisso argued the ministry “has no mandate to enter the internal kitchen of associations,” insisting Fecafoot is governed by its statutes and the autonomy of sport enshrined in national rules and international practice.
Bisso acknowledged the state may check legality or intervene for public-order issues, but warned that steering an internal electoral process could be viewed as interference—an approach that has led to sanctions in other countries.
Voices supportive of closer oversight counter that transparency and compliance with national law must be guaranteed when bodies manage public-interest missions. With positions polarized, stakeholders are urging Fecafoot to publish a clear calendar, provide independent appeals mechanisms and ensure equal access to electoral lists, while the ministry limits itself to legality checks and logistical support. The credibility of the vote—and domestic competition stability—hinges on a de-escalated, rules-based process.