A dispute has emerged within the Castel family regarding the proposed sale of Somdia’s shares in Société Sucrière du Cameroun (Sosucam), a major Cameroonian sugar producer. Romy Castel, daughter of the group’s founder, opposes the sale, arguing it represents a lack of vision and competence from current management. The sale process was initiated following discussions with the Cameroonian government, prompted by Sosucam’s accumulated losses of approximately €140 million and failure to meet performance targets. Management contends the sale is preferable to continued investment in a struggling asset, while Romy Castel advocates for a restructuring plan to improve Sosucam’s performance and satisfy national sugar demand. The government has stipulated that Somdia complete the 2026/2027 sugar campaign and preserve jobs during the transition. The disagreement highlights a fundamental clash in strategy for the future of the strategically important sugar company.