From victim to voice: Professor Gatsi breaks silence after airport attack
In a scathing public declaration, Professor Jean Gatsi, respected academic and outspoken political figure, has detailed the shocking assault he endured at Douala International Airport. The attack, allegedly orchestrated by political opponents, has only strengthened his resolve to continue supporting President Paul Biya’s leadership.
The declaration, titled “Paul Biya: Eternal Support Amidst Sedition”, reads like a manifesto of unwavering loyalty.
The incident, which occurred as Gatsi traveled through the airport terminal, was followed by an immediate online smear campaign. The professor has filed formal charges with authorities, calling for swift justice against his assailant—now a fugitive sought by security services.
Political undertones: A calculated attempt to silence dissent
Gatsi’s statement reveals what he describes as a deliberate campaign to intimidate intellectuals who stand firmly behind the Head of State. The professor points to the timing of the attack—coming just weeks after the release of his 600-page magnum opus, “Paul Biya: The Sanctuary of Peace in Contemporary Challenges”—a work he argues dismantles revisionist narratives about the President’s legacy.
The book, which Gatsi describes as a “scientific ammunition” against historical revisionism, has drawn fierce opposition from political adversaries. His earlier public endorsement of President Biya’s 2025 re-election campaign—launched months before his party’s formal declaration—further fueled resentment among opposition figures like Maurice Kamto and Issa Tchiroma Bakary.
Unshaken resolve: Faith and patriotism as pillars of resistance
“No intimidation, no death threat, no cyber-harassment campaign will deter me,” Gatsi declares. His stance is framed as both a political and spiritual commitment, rooted in his belief that President Biya’s leadership is divinely ordained. He dismisses the assault as the desperate act of a “fifth column” that has repeatedly failed to challenge the President’s legitimacy at the ballot box.
The professor emphasizes that his support for Biya transcends political affiliation—it is, in his words, a “pact of blood” for the survival of the Cameroonian nation. He vows to continue promoting the President’s vision, including nationwide book tour events planned in the coming months, despite threats from what he calls “merchants of hate.”
A call to unity: Defending the nation’s future
Concluding his statement, Gatsi issues a defiant call to Cameroonians to rally behind President Biya. “No satanic force can weaken our shared commitment to progress,” he asserts. “With President Biya, we have peace, justice, and unity—the foundation of an indivisible Cameroon.”