Fact Checks: Cameroon Presidential Election 2025
Claim 16
A candidate must be of Cameroonian nationality by birth and not have dual nationality.
True
Claim 17
A candidate must be resident in Cameroon for at least 12 months prior to elections.
True
Claim 18
ELECAM has the power to reject a candidate’s application.
True
Claim 19
The Constitutional Council announces the official results.
True
Claim 20
Campaigns must end 24 hours before polling day.
True
Claim 21
Security forces can vote before the general public.
True
Claim 22
Only voters aged 21 and above can participate in presidential elections.
False
Claim 23
Presidential candidates must undergo a medical examination.
False
Claim 24
Ballot papers are printed by the state.
True
Claim 25
An election can be postponed due to serious threats to public order.
True
