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VideoA lot of dead people and those who have travelled abroad on the voters list
6:30: Counting is starting now in many polling stations
6pm: Polling stations have closed across Cameroon
Intimidation of polling agents reported in Misaje
Massive military presence in polling centers and streets
Polling argent left their stations to go vote elsewhere
Very minimal movements detected on the streets in Bamenda
Gunshots were earlier reported in Belo
8:50: Voting has not started in some polling stations.
No Presidential candidate is likely to vote in the North West
8:30: Several polling stations have opened in Bamenda
8:10: In many Polling Centres, voting has not started
8am: It is still raining in the larger part of the region
Inside the Process
Cameroonians head to the polls this morning, with more than eight million voters expected to cast their ballots in a presidential election widely seen as a test of stability for the country.
President Paul Biya, 92, seeks to extend his more than four decades in power, facing challengers including Ateki Seta Caxton, Akere Muna, Cabral Libii, Joshua Osih, Hermine Patricia Ndam Njoya, Bello Bouba Maigari, Issa Tchiroma Bakary and others.
For many here, beyond politics, the day’s greatest hope is that the vote unfolds peacefully.
Hilltopvoices is on the ground across North West Region, tracking turnout, incidents, and the mood of the electorate as Cameroon Decides 2025 begins.
What to know
- Over 8 million registered voters are on the electoral roll. Abroad, Cameroonians can vote in diplomatic/consular missions.
- Polling stations are clearly listed in advance. Voters should know their polling station and find the register of electors posted ahead of election day.
- Voter cards are required: without a valid voter card, registered voters can vote with their National Identity cards.
On election day
- Polls open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m
- At the start of voting, the ballot box must be shown to be empty, then locked under supervision
- Voting is by secret ballot, using uniform envelopes.
Other measures & regulations
- National borders are closed 48 hours before polling, and movement of goods and people is banned during election day until voting ends at 6 p.m except for those with special accreditation
- Polling materials (ballot papers, ballot boxes, booths) are prepared in advance. Each polling station receives its materials, and ELECAM (the electoral authority) ensures readiness
- The Electoral Code requires that the electoral registers (lists of voters) and lists of polling stations be published in advance so voters know where to go.
What we know
In the North West Region, a total of 625,233 registered voters are expected to cast their ballots today across 134 designated polling stations. These are distributed across the seven divisions as follows: Boyo (18), Bui (12), Donga Mantung (21), Menchum (19), Mezam (41), Momo (17) and Ngoketunjia (6).
Data Source ELECAM NW
Today’s vote will determine whether President Paul Biya maintains his grip on power after more than four decades, or if Cameroonians will chart a new political course under one of his challengers.
Cameroon Presidential Election 2025 Key voting statistics
Total Registered Voters: 8,010,464
- Women: 3,716,567
- Men: 4,293,897
Polling Stations Nationwide: 31,653
Voters by Region
| Region | Registered Voters |
|---|---|
| Adamawa | 504,622 |
| Centre | 1,471,272 |
| East | 389,590 |
| Far North | 1,242,151 |
| Littoral | 1,326,839 |
| North | 847,949 |
| North-West | 625,233 |
| West | 884,354 |
| South | 318,186 |
| South-West | 426,342 |
| Total (National) | 7,976,053 |
Cameroonian Voters Abroad
| Continent/Region | Registered Voters |
|---|---|
| Other African Countries | 19,983 |
| Americas (USA, Canada, South America) | 893 |
| Asia | 1,851 |
| Europe | 10,859 |
| Total (Diaspora) | 34,411 |
Key Insights
- The Centre Region holds the highest number of voters: 1,471,272.The South Region has the lowest voter count: 318,186.
- The North, Far North, and Adamawa Regions combined account for 2,594,722 voters, representing 32.4% of the national electorate.
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