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ABC Awards: Bamenda's Ndefru Melanie wins Politics and Economy category

By Bakah Derick The promoter of civiclens.info has emerged winner of the maiden edition of the Cameroon Bloggers associ…

By - HILLTOPVOICES Team Member Saturday, October 16, 2021

Ndefru Milanie

By Bakah Derick The promoter of the news site www.civiclens.info has described her nomination for the maiden edition of…

By - HILLTOPVOICES Team Member Thursday, October 07, 2021

Cameroon 2025 Candidates Fact Sheet

Paul Biya (92)
Incumbent president, seeking an unprecedented eighth term.
Bello Bouba Maigari (78)
Former prime minister, UNDP leader, advocating constitutional reform and repatriation of Ahidjo’s remains.
Issa Tchiroma Bakary (75)
Veteran politician, FSNC candidate with long ministerial experience.
Akere Muna (72)
Renowned anti-corruption lawyer, reform-minded Univers candidate.
Joshua Osih (56)
SDF leader, emphasises inclusive politics and institutional renewal.
Cabral Libii (45)
Youthful centre-left voice, PCRN candidate popular with younger voters.
Seta Caxton Ateki (c.39)
One of the youngest candidates, representing PAL and new political energy.
Jacques Bouhga‑Hagbe (–)
MCNC candidate; first-time contender with emerging grassroots appeal.
Serge Espoir Matomba (–)
PURS candidate, known for radical economic and reformist ideas.
Pierre Kwemo (–)
UMS candidate; academic background, entering presidential scene for the first time.
Hermine Patricia Tomaïno Ndam Njoya (c.56)
Seasoned female opposition figure, UDC candidate, former mayor.
Samuel Hiram Iyodi (37)
Youngest candidate, FDC/MP3; chemical engineer targeting diaspora and dual nationality reform.