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Submitting a Candidacy File to ELECAM Does Not Guarantee Participation in the 2025 Presidential Election

As the race toward the 2025 presidential election gains momentum, a growing number of political actors and independents are depositing their candidacy files with Élections Cameroon (ELECAM). However, it is crucial to understand that the mere act of submitting a candidacy file does not automatically guarantee participation in the upcoming elections.

ELECAM, the national body charged with organizing and supervising elections in Cameroon, is currently in the phase of receiving candidacy files from declared party flag bearers and independent hopefuls. This process, while significant, is only the first of several steps toward official inclusion on the presidential ballot.

According to the country’s electoral code, submitted files must undergo rigorous scrutiny to determine whether they fulfill all legal and procedural requirements. Among the key conditions for eligibility is a non-refundable deposit of 30 million CFA francs for each candidate. In addition, independent candidates must secure at least 300 endorsements from elected officials across the national territory, a requirement that has proven challenging for many.

Beyond these, each file must comply with other constitutional and regulatory provisions, including proof of nationality, clean criminal records, and valid party endorsements in the case of political party candidates. Failure to meet even one of these criteria could result in the rejection of a file.

ELECAM is expected to forward the reviewed candidacies to the Constitutional Council, which serves as the final authority in publishing the official list of accepted candidates. It is only after this final validation that a candidate can be considered legally approved to contest the 2025 presidential election.

It could be misleading to assume that those who deposit their candidacies have automatically qualified. As the pre-electoral process continues, scrutiny and transparency will remain essential to upholding the integrity of the electoral system.

In the coming weeks, Cameroonians will be watching closely as ELECAM completes the verification phase and the Constitutional Council delivers its decisions on who will ultimately stand in what promises to be a historic and highly contested election.

20/07/2025

Have Elections Become Mere Formalities or Political Showmanship?

One can't help but wonder if elections in Cameroon have been reduced to mere formalities or moments for political parties to showcase who appears more competent than the other. At a time when the majority of Cameroonians were hoping the political class would unite around a shared vision and rally behind a single, widely accepted candidate capable of driving real change, we instead witness party loyalists jubilating as their leaders submit candidacy files at ELECAM.

But let’s be honest: Can figures like Osih Joshua, Cabral Libii, Maurice Kamto, or Akere Muna realistically defeat the CPDM on their own? Having a strong following in a few major cities does not equate to nationwide support capable of winning an election.

Cameroon has ten regions, 58 divisions, 360 subdivisions, and countless villages. Many declared candidates are virtually unknown in large parts of the country. Expecting victory without national presence is like preparing for four GCE papers and hoping to pass ten, it simply doesn’t add up.

If the opposition continues to ignore the voices of the people and prioritizes party or personal ambitions over the national interest, then it becomes clear they are not seeking change, but only relevance. True and constructive feedback often comes from outside your political circle. It's time the opposition listens to Cameroonians genuinely and selflessly.

K*m Leonard

16/07/2025

It's sad to note that many Cameroonians support and are even willing to die for a political party or leader, not because they understand or believe in their political ideologies, but simply because the candidate is from their tribe or because they hate another candidate.

No one talks about the programs or policies of the candidates they support, but they can recite countless reasons why they dislike A, B, or C.

Hardly anyone is willing to read or engage with detailed political literature to understand what each party truly offers, yet we hope to miraculously make the right choice. How do you make the right choice without a clear understanding of the person you are voting for or the society project of his/her party?

I fear for our future.

You, reading this message, tell me: what does your party actually offer as a societal project for Cameroon? What is their program on education, governance, international relations, among other key areas? Or is it simply about finding a way to replace the old with a new set of people who share the same mindset,the only difference being that a new group of money choppers will take over?

K*m Leonard

16/07/2025

Prof. Victor Julius Ngoh Urges Journalists to Use Recent Photos of Presidential Candidates

Former University of Buea Registrar and renowned historian, Prof. Victor Julius Ngoh, has called on Cameroonian journalists,both in print and on television,to play a responsible role in the lead-up to the October 12, 2025 presidential election.

In a public appeal, the academic stressed the importance of using up-to-date photographs of President Paul Biya and all other candidates when publishing political content. According to him, relying on outdated images from five or ten years ago could mislead voters, even if they thoroughly study the political manifestos.

Prof. Ngoh emphasized that the stakes in the upcoming election are too high for candidates to rely solely on spokespersons or intermediaries. He insists that all aspirants must be visible and actively present, engaging with the population across Cameroon.

"The people must see and hear those seeking to lead them," he said, underlining the need for direct interaction in the campaign season.

16/07/2025

New Refinery Project Announced for Kribi as SONARA Expansion Stalls

A new oil refinery is set to be constructed in Kribi, with the foundation stone expected to be laid in the coming days. This development comes amid growing uncertainty over the long-anticipated expansion of the SONARA refinery in Limbe, which has yet to materialize.

The announcement raises questions among observers, with some drawing parallels to the Deep Seaport situation where initial hopes for Limbe shifted to Kribi. As plans unfold, many are watching closely to see whether this marks a strategic shift or a repetition of previous development patterns.

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