Legal clarification exonerates Nigerien consultant from claims in Cameroon press release
In a formal response issued today, legal counsel for Sani Mouhamadou, a Nigerien consultant, has categorically denied allegations linking his client to Maxime Eko Eko Léopold, a Cameroonian official. The statement comes in reaction to a recent press release that misrepresented the nature of their professional relationship.
Background of the dispute
The controversy began when a press release dated August 9, 2026, attributed to legal representatives of Maxime Eko Eko Léopold, accused Sani Mouhamadou of falsely implying that the Directorate General of External Research (DGRE) of Cameroon had engaged his services and network in 2020. The response from Mouhamadou’s legal team, Me Mélissa Nyoth, refutes these claims entirely.
Key points of the legal response
- No prior mention of Maxime Eko Eko: Mouhamadou’s original statement did not reference Maxime Eko Eko Léopold, a fact confirmed by his legal representatives. The claim of misconduct appears to stem from a misunderstanding.
- Initiation of contact: Mouhamadou presented evidence showing that Maxime Eko Eko Léopold had reached out to him via messaging on February 1, 2020, at 7:09 AM, requesting urgent assistance. This initial contact establishes the sequence of events.
- Professional credentials: The Nigerien consultant holds a certification from the Institute of Higher National Defense Studies, which validates his expertise and undermines allegations of lacking official qualifications.
- Failed resolution attempts: Following the publication of the disputed press release, Mouhamadou’s legal team attempted an informal resolution to correct the error, but no action was taken by the opposing party.
Call for retraction and legal recourse
In the response, Me Nyoth emphasized the importance of correcting the misinformation to protect Mouhamadou’s reputation. She demanded the immediate withdrawal of the press release within 48 hours, warning that failure to comply would result in legal action for defamation. The document, signed and dated August 10, 2026, in Yaoundé, underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the necessity of rectifying the record.