BREAKING: Cameroon Senate President’s Office Fires Back at Assassination Rumours Against Lamido Rey-Bouba

12 Oct 2026 17:20 • 1 source

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A wave of alarming social media reports has triggered an official response from Cameroon’s Senate, with the institution firmly dismissing claims of an alleged assassination attempt against Senate President Aboubakary Abdoulaye, the powerful Lamido of Rey-Bouba. The Office of the President of the Senate has moved swiftly to shut down the circulating rumours, describing the allegations as “completely false and misleading” in a communiqué dated October 12, 2026. The statement, signed by Justin Njomatchoua, Director of Cabinet of the President of the Senate, comes amid growing concern over the spread of unverified information on social media. Senate Breaks Its Silence In a strongly worded response, the Senate President’s Office urged Cameroonians to exercise caution before believing or sharing sensational claims circulating online. According to the communiqué, the allegations have no basis, and the public is being called upon to avoid spreading information that could fuel unnecessary tension. The office also warned that such rumours could threaten social cohesion and national unity, stressing the importance of responsible communication in a climate where unverified reports can spread rapidly across digital platforms. Is Rey-Bouba Lamido Safe? Here Is What the Senate Says Putting speculation to rest, the communiqué states that Aboubakary Abdoulaye remains active and continues to carry out his normal responsibilities during the parliamentary recess. Beyond his duties as Senate President, he continues to fulfil his traditional responsibilities as Lamido of Rey-Bouba. The statement, however, did not explain how the assassination rumours originated or identify those responsible for circulating them. Source: ThePost Newspaper online

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