His dismissal in September 2007 was said to have been linked to his reported desire to succeed Biya, in addition to Biya's disapproval of a communiqué issued as a retort to Western criticisms of the July 2007 parliamentary election.
It was suggested that His dismissal in September 2007 was connected to his reported ambition to succeed Biya, along with Biya’s disapproval of a communiqué issued in reaction to Western criticisms of the July 2007 parliamentary election.