2024-07-10 03:42:22
An unprecedented controversy is shaking Cameroon, highlighting the deep tensions that divide society on the issue of homosexuality. At the center of this turmoil: Brenda Biya, daughter of President Paul Biya, targeted by a complaint for “promotion and practice of homosexuality”. This case, revealed exclusively by 237online.com, raises crucial questions about the evolution of morals and the weight of traditions in the country.
A complaint that makes Yaoundé tremble
On July 9, 2024, Patrice Christ Nguidjol, president of the Movement Stand Up Against the Decriminalization of Homosexuality in Our Country (DDHP), filed a complaint against Brenda Biya at the Court of First Instance of Yaoundé Administrative Center. This legal action, based on Article 347-1 of the Cameroonian Constitution, accuses the president’s daughter of actively promoting homosexuality.
Controversial statements that ignite debate
The origin of this affair dates back to an interview given by Brenda Biya to the French newspaper ” The Parisian “. In this interview, the ” first daughter of Cameroon ” openly criticized the law criminalizing homosexuality, calling it “unjust.” She said: “Mentalities are changing in Cameroon, particularly among the younger generation. […] “We could first eliminate the prison sentence.”
A private life exposed to the light of day
The complaint comes at a time when Brenda Biya’s love life is the subject of intense media attention. Videos circulating on social networks show her in the company of Brazilian model Layyons Valença, in intimate situations that have shocked part of Cameroonian public opinion.
A country divided by changing morals
This case highlights the deep divisions that run through Cameroonian society on the issue of homosexuality. On the one hand, defenders of traditional values, represented by the DDHP movement, are firmly opposed to any change in the law. On the other, a section of Cameroonian youth, embodied by Brenda Biya, aspires to greater tolerance and openness.
The political implications of a societal debate
Brenda Biya’s position as the president’s daughter gives an explosive political dimension to this affair. Some observers see it as a test of the authority of President Paul Biya, caught between conservative pressures and the progressive aspirations of a section of the population.
Towards a change in legislation?
Could this controversy be the catalyst for legislative change in Cameroon? While Brenda Biya has spoken of a gradual evolution, starting with the elimination of prison sentences, opponents of any reform remain mobilized.
The impact on the international scene
The Brenda Biya case draws international attention to the situation of LGBTQ+ rights in Cameroon. Human rights organizations could use this opportunity to push for legislative change.
This affair, which promises to generate much more ink, illustrates the challenges that Cameroon faces in its quest for balance between tradition and modernity.