Aboubakary Siddiki
Aboubakary Siddiki | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 10, 1972 |
| Occupations | Politician, Businessman, Author |
| Political party | Patriotic Movement for the Salvation of Cameroon (PMSC) |
Aboubakary Siddiki (born on 10 June 1972 in Maroua, located in the Far North Region of Cameroon), is a Cameroonian president of the opposition party Patriotic Movement for the Salvation of Cameroon (PMSC).
Career
Siddiki is the President of the Patriotic Movement for the Salvation of Cameroon (PMSC), a political party he founded in 2013. He served as a municipal councilor in the rural commune of Maroua from 2002 to 2007. Siddiki has been an outspoken critic of the Cameroonian government.[1]
Political persecution and imprisonment
In 2014, Siddiki became a victim of political persecution and repression, leading to his arrest and imprisonment for five years.[2] His detention was widely condemned by human rights organizations, and his popularity continued to grow during this period.[3] Following his release in 2019, he gained strong support from various regions in Cameroon, particularly the Grand Nord, where over 51% of the population backed his presidential aspirations[4]
References
- ^ "Cameroon: Freedom in the World 2018 Country Report". Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Cameroon". US Department of State.
- ^ "Cameroon jails President Biya critic for 25 years". October 31, 2017 – via www.bbc.com.
- ^ International, Amnesty (30 October 2017). "Cameroon: Opposition leader sentenced to 25 years after unfair trial". Amnesty International. Retrieved 28 January 2025.