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North West Regional Assembly

No response, No relief: NW Assembly President’s plea on conflict, Lake Nyos, Market fire victims met with silence

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Saturday, July 05, 2025

As the dust settles on Prime Minister Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute’s hi…

North West Regional Assembly: Health Units promised equipment, resolving ongoing armed conflict preoccupy participants at session opening

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Tuesday, July 26, 2022

By Nfor Nkfu 21 health districts of the North West region will soon be reinforced with hospital…

North West Regional Assembly: June Session opens in face of inflation, Mid year review expected

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Tuesday, July 26, 2022

By Bakah Derick The June Session of the North West Regional Assembly is expected to open this T…

North West Regional Assembly: June Session opening postponed in favour of Public Conciliator's education Seminar

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Monday, July 25, 2022

By Bakah Derick The June Session of the North West Regional Assembly has not opened this Monday…

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North West Regional Assembly: Peace and conflict resolution to top July session -President.

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Sunday, July 24, 2022

By Nfor Nkfu The North West Regional Assembly shall meet in session on July 25th,2022. The conv…

North West Regional Assembly: Councillors get Micro projects grant at last

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Wednesday, December 22, 2021

By Bakah Derick Councillors of the North West Regional Council will from 2022 have the capacity…

North West Regional Assembly: NW Dry port idea resurrected

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Wednesday, December 22, 2021

By Bakah Derick The idea of a dry port for the North West has resurfaced again in Bamenda. Tal…

North West Regional Assembly: Business as usual as Vice President remains in captivity

byHILLTOPVOICES Team Member -Wednesday, December 22, 2021

By Bakah Derick For three days of deliberations, It was an empty seat (throne as the case maybe…

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.