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Cameroon Bar Association

Cameroon Bar Association

⚖️ Mbah Eric Re-elected as Bar President as Cameroon Bar Elects 15-Member Council

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Cameroon Bar Council Elections 2025 In a decisive vote marked by refor…

Cameroon Bar Association

2025 Bar elections break Francophone–Anglophone power sharing tradition

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Tuesday, July 15, 2025

In a rare departure from longstanding tradition, Anglophone lawyers have secured all three top p…

Cameroon Bar Association

🛑 BREAKING: Barrister Gbaka Ernest elected President of Cameroon Bar General Assembly

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Monday, July 14, 2025

Cameroon Bar Elective General Assembly Our sources at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in…

American Embassy

Law and Justice in Cameroon: Lawyers demand Law Review Commission

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Sunday, September 12, 2021

By Bakah Derick Some lawyers in the North West region have expreased the need for a Law Review C…

Hilltopvoices — Election Sidebar

Quick Snapshot

A concise summary of today's key electoral developments, rulings and press‑freedom alerts.

Validated candidates

12

Kamto ruling

Excluded

Dzipan

Removed

Selected candidates

PB

Paul Biya

Incumbent • Age 92

BB

Bello Bouba Maigari

UNDP • Age 78

SO

Samuel H. Iyodi

FDC • Age 37

Media Watch

Recent incidents include the arrest and release of a student journalist and the forced interruption of a live TV interview in Douala.

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.