Fight Again Corruption: Cameroon’s Religious Institutions Committed

Christians from the different religious denominations and Muslims in Yaounde have committed to live their faith and engage in the moralisation of behaviours in society as a way of contributing to the fight a against corruption in Cameroon.

Leaders of the Catholic Church, Islam, Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, Eglise Evangelique du Cameroun, Eglise Presbytérienne du Cameroun, Eglise Fraternelle Luthérienne du Cameroun and the Cameroon Baptist Convention did not only present different topics related to the fight against corruption but more importantly prayed for a corruption-free country. This was on the occasion of the interreligious gathering the National Anti-corruption Commission (NACC) organised at the Yaounde Conference Centre on Sunday, December 9, 2018. The gathering was part of the celebrations marking the International Anticorruption Day and the end of the African Year Against Corruption.

Speaking during the occasion, the Chairman of NACC explained, “Through this gathering, CONAC is seeking a faith-based solution to the fight against corruption. For, it is mind-boggling that Cameroon, made up of principally Muslims and Christians can sink so low under the weight of corruption.” He added that, “corruption being a moral problem, religious persons, recognised in the National Anti-corruption Strategy as a pillar of integrity, have to play their role of moralising the society.” Dr Dieudonné Massi Gams thanked God for the time of prayers and meditation. He said if Christians and Muslims in Cameroon live their faith, there will be love for one another and this will curb corruption. Dr Massi Gams stated that moralising Christians and Muslims for change of behaviour will transform mentalit...