Cameroon Decides 2026
Candidacy submissions
The race for Cameroon’s top office has officially entered unprecedented territory. As of Sunday evening, 31 candidacy files have been received by Elections Cameroon (ELECAM), announcing a historic moment in the lead-up to the 12 October 2025 presidential election.
From independent contenders to party flagbearers, the Directorate General of Elections witnessed a steady procession of files throughout the day, each submission telling a unique story of political hope or defiance.
The final submission came just before the curtains fell: Mfoula Mfoula Cedric Gael, running as an independent candidate, delivered his file at 4:52 p.m. to ELECAM’s headquarters in Yaoundé.
Not far behind was Kwemo Pierre of the Union des Mouvements Socialistes (UMS), who filed his candidacy at 3:45 p.m. Earlier in the afternoon, the Mouvement Progressiste (MP)'s Dzipan Hilaire Marcaire submitted at 2:43 p.m., followed by Nkainmbi Promise Nkainmbi at 2:28 p.m.
In Douala, Reem Benjamin submitted his independent candidacy at 12:59 p.m. through ELECAM’s Littoral Regional Branch, reaffirming the nationwide appeal of the 2025 elections.
Meanwhile, in the South, Eyenga Nkoumou Jean Jacques lodged his file at 11:01 a.m. via the Regional Delegation for the South. As the sun set, Mbengono Zouame epse Ndzie Ngono Guyleine, a female independent, submitted her file at 6:16 p.m., closing a historic day.
With 31 declared candidates, Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election now holds the record for one of the most contested in the nation’s democratic history. The list reflects a growing demand for pluralism and political renewal.
Observers note the volume of candidacies as both a victory and a challenge. While it underscores democratic engagement, it also poses questions about opposition unity and campaign viability.
With the submission window now closed, ELECAM will begin verifying the documents and publishing a final validated list. Only candidates who meet all legal requirements will appear on the official ballot.
Thank you for always keeping us in the know. God bless the works of your hands Sir Derrick
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