Marion Obam wins Cameroon Journalists Trade Union Top Job.

By Ruth Che Wachong 

Marion Obam is the new National President of the Cameroon Journalists Trade Union (CJTU). This was the outcome of an Elective Congress that held in Douala June 26th 2022. 

 

Marion Obam

National President CJTU


The Elective Assembly that brought together CJTU delegates from all ten Regions of Cameroon, held in the country's Economic Capital Douala under the slogan "the Union, Offensive for a Credible Press".

CJTU Delegates at the Elective Congress 


Out of a total number of one hundred and eight (108) votes casted during the exercise, Marion Obam emerged winner with 54 votes, followed by Aristide Ekambi with 32 and Nathaniel Njog with 22 votes.



Aristide Ekambi

CJTU Presidential Aspirant 



Nathaniel Njog

CJTU Presidential Aspirant 


Marion Obam succeeds Denis Nkwebo who has been at the helm of the Cameroon Journalists Trade Union for the past 6 years.


Denis Nkwebo 

Outgone CJTU National President

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