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Global Academic Journal of Linguistics and Literature
Volume-7 | Issue-04
Original Research Article
Dissenting Voices in Cameroon Political Discourse from 2019- 2022: A Rhetorical Analysis of some High Profile Politicians
Oma Budji Nshom, Mforteh Stephen Ambe
Published : July 11, 2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36348/gajll.2025.v07i04.001
Abstract
The research paper entitled, “Dissenting Voices in Cameroon Political Discourse from 2019-2022: A Rhetorical Analysis of some High Profile Politicians”, analyses the discourses of three Cameroonian politicians. This stemmed from the observation that within the socio-political context of Cameroon, the speeches of prominent figures such as Paul Biya, Ni John Fru Ndi, and Maurice Kamto have reaped significant attention due to the strategic use of language behind their discourses and major contrasting perspectives. Understanding this socio-political context in which these dissenting voices emerge and their hidden intends is crucial for grasping the dynamics and complexities of political discourse in Cameroon. It is from this perspective that this paper examines the main socio-political themes and arguments presented in the selected discourses and explore the strategies employed by Paul Biya, Maurice Kamto, and Ni John Fru Ndi in articulating their dissenting views within the Cameroonian political context. The analysis hinge on contemporary rhetoric which informs the methodological tools applied in the work. The study analyse varying opinions in three speeches made by three different politicians between 2019 and 2022. The analyses demonstrated that all the three politicians used varying or dissenting views in theirs discourses through different Sub-sub rhetorical strategies of emotional, logical, and pathetic appeals. These rhetorical elements were independently analysed from their sub-sub themes to find the hidden techniques used in the discourses. The results showed that all politicians used these strategies. We found the aspirant, Maurice Kamto and Ni John Fru Ndi dominating in dissent. This is because, as aspirants, they were publicising their capabilities to Cameroonians. The incumbent, Pual Biya, used fewest dissenting voices. His discourse was more of higher instructions where the aspirants used as base for their dissent.

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