Laurent Esso represents Paul Biya at Alexis Dipanda Mouelle's funeral
On June 25, 2026, Laurent Esso, the Minister of Justice, attended the body viewing of Alexis Dipanda Mouelle at the Yaoundé General Hospital. Esso was designated as the representative of President Paul Biya for the funeral proceedings, as confirmed by a correspondence from Samuel Mvondo Ayolo, the director of the Civil Cabinet of the presidency.
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