Cameroon's Biya reshuffles cabinet

Cameroon President Paul Biya has reshuffled his cabinet, according to a presidential decree read over state television on Saturday, his first major step since he was re-elected in an October poll.

[Emmanuel Esuh]

The appointment of many was a surprise and that of others not. All those who are in the government have shown what they are capable of doing at different levels of responsibility and have a great deal of experience to handle state matters. However, this does not make them perfect, we will have time to judge their work.

[Bankeu Hugues]

During his swearing in speech, President Paul Biya said it was time for action. He set the pace by naming a new cabinet which was the first major step he took after his reelection.

[Philips Kwain]

It was the right time for cabinet to be reshuffled. It came just after President Paul Biya’s reelection and swearing-in ceremony with the announcement of the major accomplishment program. Now the people are available, what is left now is the realisation of the major projects announced.