Joseph Espoir Biyong's open letter credits Pierre Emmanuel Binyam with protecting the party by quitting the presidential race, while the MRC's new leader and the legal challenges to the 17 October 2026 convention remain in place.
Joseph Emmanuel Ateba, a member of the MRC, has publicly criticised the exchange of accusations between the campaign teams of the two candidates for the party presidency, saying they are made without proof.
Emmanuel Simh, a lawyer and MRC member, published an open letter to Pierre Emmanuel Binyam on 18 October 2026, praising his campaign and urging him to return to the party after withdrawing from its presidential race.
Pierre Emmanuel Binyam and his list pulled out of the MRC leadership election three days before the party convention, leaving Tiriane Balbine Noah as the remaining candidate. Lawyer Hyppolite Meli said the withdrawal deserved respect.
Tiriane Balbine Noah's campaign says no debate with Pierre Emmanuel Binyam will take place before the MRC convention on 17 October 2026, as a detained party member urges delegates to vote for her.