As Cameroon nears legislative and municipal elections, Jean Nkueté, Secretary General of the ruling RDPC party, has resorted to invoking conspiratorial explanations for growing discontent. He attributes negative forces – “spiritual enemies” alongside local and foreign actors – to hindering Cameroon’s progress, avoiding accountability for the nation’s challenges. This strategy deflects from issues like unemployment, poor infrastructure, and rising costs, instead framing opposition as a mystical threat. Critics argue this discourse insults voters' intelligence and stifles democratic debate by dismissing legitimate grievances as a demonic plot. The RDPC's reliance on such rhetoric after 43 years in power signals a lack of viable political arguments and a preference for division over solutions. Nkueté's statements, as a key party leader, are particularly concerning for their dismissive approach to public concern and unwillingness to address systemic issues.