The Speaker of Cameroon’s National Assembly, Right Honourable Cavaye Yéguié Djibril, has expressed deep sorrow and condemnation following the brutal killing of Honourable Abe Michael Ndra, a ruling party lawmaker from the Northwest Region, who was murdered in Ndu Subdivision on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
In an official communiqué issued from the General Secretariat of the National Assembly on Friday, October 24, 2025, the Speaker described the act as a “barbaric and terrorist” assault that threatens national stability and the peace of citizens.
“The Speaker of the National Assembly vehemently and strongly condemns such barbaric and terrorist acts which clearly undermine the peace of our fellow citizens and that of the entire nation,” the statement read.
Hon. Abe Michael, a CPDM (Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement) Member of Parliament representing the Donga-Mantung West constituency, was serving his second term in the lower house and was a member of the Committee on Finance and the Budget. His killing marks one of the most serious attacks on an elected national official in the restive Northwest Region, which has seen persistent violence linked to the Anglophone crisis since 2016.
A Troubling Pattern of Violence
Although official details surrounding the murder remain scarce, local reports indicate that the MP was attacked by unidentified armed men while on a visit to his constituency. His death adds to the growing list of public officials, traditional leaders, and civilians targeted in the Northwest and Southwest regions amid ongoing separatist hostilities.
Security analysts note that the killing underscores the continued volatility in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions, where government forces and armed separatist groups have clashed for nearly a decade. Efforts at dialogue and peacebuilding have repeatedly stumbled, leaving communities trapped between insecurity and political stalemate.
National Assembly in Mourning
The Speaker’s message extended condolences “to the bereaved family and the entire parliamentary community,” while emphasizing the National Assembly’s solidarity in this moment of grief. Flags at the National Assembly in Yaoundé were reported to be flown at half-mast, and lawmakers have called for enhanced security measures for members visiting conflict-affected areas.
“On this sad occasion, the Right Honourable Speaker extends his condolences and those of the entire House to the bereaved family,” the communiqué stated.
Reactions Across the Political Spectrum
Expressions of shock and condemnation poured in across the political landscape. Members of the ruling CPDM described the assassination as a “cowardly attack on democracy,” while opposition figures renewed calls for a comprehensive political solution to the Anglophone crisis, arguing that militarization alone cannot end the cycle of violence.
Civil society groups and human rights advocates have likewise urged authorities to conduct a transparent investigation into the killing and to prioritize the protection of elected officials and civilians in conflict areas.
A Nation Confronts Its Wounds
Hon. Abe Michael’s death has reignited debate about the human cost of Cameroon’s lingering internal conflict. For many, his murder serves as a grim reminder that even senior public officials are not spared the reach of violence.
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