Manifestations of Gratitude to Governmental Authorities: A Way of Political Life in Cameroon under the Biya Regime

Abstract

In the growing body of literature, research shows that gratitude can be recognized as a manifestation of political power that binds political actors in moral contracts. This article aims to discuss the manifestations of gratitude to governmental authorities, in Cameroon under the Biya regime through the adoption of a scientific approach. Cameroon is a plural society dominated by a strong political hierarchy where recognition of political authorities and parties are unevenly enforced and where the practice of gratitude is lacking but extremely significant when displayed.