petrochemical engineer graduate in the U.S., he served continuously in government for 17 years
"Empowered politics." Alain Blaise Batongue, journalist and deputy political Cameroon, had not hesitated to flank this quality to the current Minister of State in charge of Territorial Administration and Decentralization. Sure, his personality inspires curiosity and fascination. To the point that uncontrolled and persistent rumors circulating about him. Between the stories of manners, his alleged presidential pretensions, its inputs assumed in the drafting of the magazine Jeune Afrique, its political clout in the Far North and his contacts with the French authorities assumed current (According to the Pan-Africa International magazine, he held a quiet ceremony to celebrate the victory of Nicolas Sarkozy in the presidential election), his wealth and property are sometimes sprouts fatty press. Like its management acts within government and beyond.
Born in 1952, Marafa Hamidou Yaya obtained a BA in Geology at the University of Yaounde in 1976. He flies to the U.S. following a competition launched by the African-American Institute (AAI). Holds a masters of science in engineering at petrolum University of Kensai, the university will be assigned in parallel, from 1978 to 1980, an assistant research that will build at the University of Yaounde I, upon his return to Cameroon. Recruited as a petroleum engineer at Elf Serepca May to September 1980 he became head of department operations-production "at the National Hydrocarbons Company (SNH), Cameroon. It also carries as an adviser between 1990 and 1992.
Deriving the Fulani aristocracy of Garoua (North), "as thin and discreet," Marafa Hamidou Yaya, truly enter into politics in the early 1990s. It would have been noticed by Ebenezer Njoh Mouelle, then presidential adviser of the Republic. Appointed Chargé de Mission of the DPRK delegation to the laws of 1992, he became a full member of the Central Committee in July of that year. He even participated in the drafting of the technical program of President Paul Biya in presidential elections of October 1992. Four years later, he joined the politburo of the ruling party. His entry into politics has opened the doors of government that has left more than 17 years. In the government's November 27, 1992, he was appointed Secretary of State No. 2 Finance. Only 2 years later he was promoted to Special Advisor to the President of the Republic. In the aftermath of the presidential election, President Paul Biya appointed Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic. He broke the record for longevity in this position by spending almost 4 years. A position where the average longevity is around a year and a half. Minister of State since 2001, Marafa Hamidou Yaya is currently addressing the territorial administration and decentralization. The Ministry of Interior. A strategic position which was often put under the spotlight. Especially after the riots of February 2008 where he accuses John Fru Ndi, leader of the Social Democratic Front (SDF), the main opposition party of being behind an "Operation Kenya." The media takes delight and criticizes both. Like the trial that is going to bring the accused, John Fru Ndi.
President of the National Commission of the Hajj, Marafa Hamidou Yaya is sometimes undermined in the press for its travel management Cameroonian Muslims and pilgrims bound for Mecca. However, we can recognize his courage and daring in some initiatives. For example, he decided, even provoke the wrath of his comrades of the party in power, forcing mayors to reside in municipalities they run. According to the law that "no person may be a candidate in municipal elections if not actually residing in the territory of the municipality concerned."
His policy anchor in the North débat.Il also managed to consolidate its position as political leader of the north face of the powerful family Hayatou, who rules the Lamidat (traditional chiefs) believe some of Garoua . His political stature in the region, which comes from the first president of Cameroon, Ahmadou Ahidjo, seems not to the liking of everyone. Some have even seen in the appointment of Issa Tchiroma Bakary from the same era as his geographical and current Minister of Communications, a subtle maneuver to nibble his political prestige.
This former teacher of Hydrology, Faculty of Science University of Yaounde might be dead 25 years ago. He was arrested in wave of arrests that have plagued some citizens of the north of Cameroon, following the failed coup of April 6, 1984 against Paul Biya. It would have been saved by his wife Jeannette Njanga, That night, Marafa Hamidou Yaya was extracted from the vehicle following a petition by his young wife ... The truck was Mbalmayo leaving for a few days after the failed coup of 6 April 1984 summary executions of rebels and their accomplices. Gilbert is ANDZE Tsoung memory of late, then Minister of Armed Forces, sensitive to the petition of the young lady who took the decision to lower the truck he saw that his comrades in the U.S. as a student Hamidou Yaya says a source.
Today, the episode is in the mirror and Marafa no longer a marked man. At least officially. One thing is certain: it is without doubt one of the heavyweights of the government and the ruling party. Does he dream of a national destiny more impressive than it had so far? At the residence of U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon at the inauguration of Barack Obama, as he watched the charismatic president passionately swear, what was he thinking? He never said publicly that he dreamed of the Supreme chair while some observers agree think. Anyway, it will take with him when the time comes. For, even if not "the presumptive successor of the French" after Paul Biya, it weighs a certain weight and his address book national and international levels could be decisive. An asset for a man who was secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic, Minister for nearly two decades and has flirted with the business of oil. Where sometimes decides the outcome of elections in Africa. Although there are some who are protesting. As Bruno Ben Gabon Mubamba who decided to demonstrate outside the headquarters of the oil company TOTAL in France because it would have imposed Ali Bongo of Gabon to the head. Just wait and see.
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