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Constitutional Council declares Akere Muna’s petition against President Paul Biya unfounded

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Friday, August 22, 2025

The Constitutional Council this Friday 22 August 2025 declared admissible but unfounded a petiti…

Presidential hopeful Akere Muna warns against erosion of public trust after Prof Kamto’s candidacy rejection

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Presidential hopeful and former Bar Council President, Akere Muna, has voiced strong concern ove…

Five Presidential hopefuls already declared at close of Wednesday 16 July 2025

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Cameroon’s 2025 presidential race is officially underway, with five candidates having already s…

Barrister Akere Muna’s candidacy officially submitted as coalition eyes change in Cameroon

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The Univers Party has become the latest to formally enter Cameroon’s 2025 presidential race, sub…

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.