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Cameroun Tribunal Administratif du Centre: Dr Olive Ngobo vs Colonel Didier Badjeck

Cameroon·Briefly Analysis⏱️ 3 min read

Summary

  • Dr. Olive Ngobo relaunches judicial proceedings against Retired Colonel Didier Badjeck after several years of silence.
  • Ngobo accuses Badjeck of harassment, attempted rape, defamation, insults, threats, and blackmail between 2017 and 2020.
  • She contests reports of a supposed conviction by the Yaoundé Military Tribunal and requests the return of three iPhone phones seized since 2024.
  • Ngobo prioritizes legal channels to establish responsibility, seek reparation, and uncover the truth.

What Happened

Ngobo asserts that she has entrusted Professor Jean Calvin Aba'a Oyono with defending her interests before the Centre Administrative Tribunal in case number 1220, which opposes her to the Cameroonian State, particularly the Ministry of Defense (MINDEF).

Dr. Olive Ngobo, a Cameroonian citizen and founder of the LIVIA Foundation, has relaunched her judicial proceedings against Retired Colonel Didier Badjeck after several years of silence. She claims to have suffered various forms of harassment, abuse of power, aggression, threats, defamation, and other acts between 2017 and 2020. Ngobo asserts that she has entrusted Professor Jean Calvin Aba'a Oyono with defending her interests before the Centre Administrative Tribunal in case number 1220, which opposes her to the Cameroonian State, particularly the Ministry of Defense (MINDEF). She also mentions a complaint filed under number 1220, which was allegedly hindered by procedural obstacles. Ngobo's allegations remain unsubstantiated and will be verified by competent judicial authorities.

Legal Context

Ngobo has mandated Augustin Nguefack, a lawyer from Paris and Cameroon, to represent her in the conflict with Retired Colonel Didier Badjeck. She accuses him of harassment, attempted rape, defamation, insults, threats, and blackmail. Meanwhile, Ngobo contests reports of a supposed conviction by the Yaoundé Military Tribunal, stating that she had filed a disciplinary complaint against certain military judges in May 2025 regarding the Joseph Fouda/Parfait Mbapou case. She also requests the return of three iPhone phones seized since 2024, arguing that their retention must be justified by procedural necessities.

Why It Matters

This development has significant implications for lawyers and compliance officers, who should monitor potential defamation claims and reputational damage arising from Ngobo's allegations against Retired Colonel Badjeck. The case may require careful review of jurisdictional scope and applicable laws. As Ngobo emphasizes the importance of upholding her honor and reputation, she prioritizes legal channels to establish responsibility, seek reparation, and uncover the truth.

Practical Implications

Lawyers and compliance officers should watch for potential defamation claims and reputational damage arising from Dr. Olive Ngobo's allegations against Colonel Didier Badjeck, which may require careful review of the case's jurisdictional scope and applicable laws.

Source

Source: Original reporting via Justice

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