Governor of the North West Region, Adolphe Lele Lafrique
In Bamenda, the capital of the North West Region, residents began arriving at polling centres as early as 8 a.m. despite a lingering lockdown and heavy security presence. Polling stations located in public structures were manned by members of Local Polling Commissions assisting voters to locate their names on the lists and cast their votes.
The Governor of the North West Region, Adolphe Lele Lafrique, cast his vote around 10 a.m., describing the process as smooth. “Polling stations opened across the region at 8 a.m., and electors are voting without any hitches,” he told reporters, noting that Senior Divisional Officers had confirmed calm operations throughout the region.
Governor Lele Lafrique encouraged citizens to continue voting peacefully, stressing the importance of maintaining serenity throughout the day. He later began a tour of polling centres, first visiting Santa Subdivision before proceeding to Tubah, assessing the situation on the ground and encouraging administrators to ensure transparency and calm.
In the West Region, Governor Awa Fonka Augustine performed his civic duty at the Kouoptamo Public Nursery School in the Noun Division. Accompanied by the Prefect of Noun, Chaibou, he expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the polls.
“All the necessary equipment is available, polling staff are in place, and representatives of candidates are present,” he said.
In Noun Division alone, nearly 17,000 voters are registered across 63 polling stations.
Further east, the Adamawa Region also witnessed a strong turnout. Thousands of voters in Ngaoundere and other parts of the region were already in line early in the morning. By 8 a.m., all polling stations had opened, with ballot papers for the 12 candidates and other voting materials neatly arranged.
Governor of Adamawa, Kildadi Taguieke Boukar,
At about 10:15 a.m., the Governor of Adamawa, Kildadi Taguieke Boukar, cast his vote at the Ngaoundere Urban Council, which hosts two polling stations.
Governor Kildadi expressed satisfaction with the process, confirming that reports from all divisions indicated a calm and well-organised exercise.
“I am very happy with the way the voting exercise is going on. Everything is on track. My wish is that, just as during the campaign, there should be peace during and after the voting, and that we wait for the results in serenity,” he stated.
Across the regions, the atmosphere has remained largely peaceful, with only isolated reports of tension in some areas. Election observers and local officials continue to monitor the process as Cameroonians wait for official results to be compiled and announced by the competent institutions.
By Hilltopvoices Newsroom
