Person
Mbella Moki Charles
From Wikipedia
Mbella Moki Charles is a Cameroonian politician and member of the Senate of Cameroon representing the Fako Division in the South-West Region. He previously served as Mayor of Buea, and is known for his outspoken positions on infrastructure, governance and development challenges in the region.
Early life
A 2013 profile notes that he is originally from Likoko Membea village in Buea Subdivision, married and father of children.
Career
Mayor of Buea
As Mayor of Buea, Mbella Moki oversaw municipal social-support programs, including scholarship awards for pupils, students and persons with disabilities. One documented program granted financial support to 377 beneficiaries in a single year.
He also held leadership positions in regional football administration, serving as President of the South-West Regional League of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) beginning in April 2009.
He remained mayor until 2013, when his successor was installed following his election to the Senate.
Senator (2013–present)
Mbella Moki became a Senator during Cameroon's first senatorial elections in 2013. His mandate was renewed in 2023.
Political positions
Advocacy on infrastructure and road networks
He is widely known for criticizing neglected road projects in the South-West Region. In December 2024, he publicly condemned administrative delays hindering the Bikoko–Idenau road project, calling the situation a “mafia” and warning that deteriorating infrastructure fuels insecurity and separatist sentiment.
He also highlighted the dire condition of routes linking Buea, Ndian, and Ekondo Titi to the rest of Cameroon.
Peace efforts in Anglophone regions
During the anglophone crisis escalation in late 2017, he joined a delegation of anglophone “elites” visiting schools and communities across the South-West Region to encourage calm and national unity.
Governance and corruption criticism
In 2017, Mbella Moki publicly criticized rising corruption in Fako politics, denouncing what he termed “ill-gotten wealth” and rivalries among political actors.
He has also spoken out against “certificate fraud” among local officials, describing it as a threat to public integrity.
Sports involvement
Aside from politics, he has been active in football governance as President of the South-West Regional FECAFOOT league.
He has also participated in academic governance as a board member of a higher-education institution in Buea.
Controversies
His vocal style has drawn both support and criticism. Some commentators argue that his statements do not always translate into legislative outcomes.
This record is provisional: it was compiled from the cited sources but has not yet been checked by an InsideKamer editor.
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