I admittedly know little about Cameroon’s socialites, but this was too funny to pass up. I’m eagerly waiting to see Western politicians and/or celebrities use it as an excuse.

Speaking to the BBC, Mr Ojong Ashu acknowledged that the recent slew of abuse allegations prompted his client’s arrest, but insisted that Mr Bopda had been arrested for his own safety.

This is the best summary I could come up with:

Earlier this month, Mr Bopda and his acquaintances were accused by a popular activist of committing a number of crimes against roughly 200 victims.

Dozens of social media users have subsequently posted fresh allegations of sexual and physical abuse, many using the hashtag #stopbopda.

On 19 January, Cameroonian activist and internet personality N’zui Manto began releasing what he said were “testimonies” from men and women who alleged they had been assaulted by Mr Bopda and his acquaintances.

The ensuing allegations from social media users, mostly women, sparked calls for Mr Bopda to be investigated by police.

Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa, Cameroon’s minister for women’s empowerment, called the accusations “unspeakably serious” in a statement last Friday.

She also commended a group of Cameroonian human rights lawyers who had lodged a police complaint against Mr Bopda.

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