Cameroon’s Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, has defended the re-establishment of the position of Vice-President, dismissing criticisms as politically motivated. In an opinion piece published in *The Guardian Post* on September 7th, Nji argues that debate surrounding the creation of the role is a “witch hunt.” He points to President Paul Biya’s 2025 pledge to reform state institutions for greater efficiency as justification, citing a bill presented to Parliament in March 2026 aimed at amending the Constitution. Nji alleges that opposition leaders, backed by media and NGOs, are attempting to discredit the move. He further referenced reports of a petition sent to the African Union (UA) opposing the Vice-President’s creation and dismissed concerns about introducing a presidential ticket, emphasizing Cameroon’s sovereignty and its right to determine its own path.