The call was made by Dr. Enow Abrams Egbe, Chairperson of the electoral board of Elecam, during the fourth Session as of the Right held on August 12, 2025, in Yaounde.
After the publication of the list of candidates to compete in the upcoming October 12 presidential election, which was later examined by the constitutional council for final release, the 18 members of the electoral board of the elections governing body in Cameroon, Elecam, met in Yaounde on Tuesday 12th of August 2025.
The meeting described as the fourth session as of Right of the electoral board of Elecam, was aimed at adopting the decisions rendered by the constitutional council; analyzing difficulties encountered by members of the electoral board who went on field trips, and setting the pace for a good number of strategies that will be laid for a smooth, fair, peaceful and inclusive electoral process.
Speaking at the start of the session, Chairperson of the electoral board, Dr. Enow Abrams Egbe, saluted the engagement and commitment of all board members at this point of the electoral process, which is seen as very crucial given the stakes and challenges.
“Following the close of pre electoral disputes at the Constitutional Council, the purpose of this session, as you well know, shall be essentially dedicated to the acknowledgement of the decisions rendered by the Constitutional Council on petitions filed against the resolution of the Electoral Board to draw up and publish the list of accepted candidates in view of the 12 October 2025 presidential election. Our deliberations of today shall also involve conducting an in-depth analysis of the recommendations made by each Member of the Electoral Board with regard to the difficulties or challenges identified in the field. These are contained in the mission reports from the field trip that was carried out across our regional branches. While these reports provide a general assessment of the level of operational preparedness, they will also serve as a guideline for any adjustments to our strategic plan of action in the next phase of the electoral cycle.” He said
As indicated by the Chairperson, Dr. Enow Abrams Egbe, this session was also geared towards putting in place some key strategies that will enhance the participation of all stakeholders in the October 12, 2025, presidential election.
“Furthermore, we will review and adopt the Terms of Reference for the next field trip, aimed at intensifying our control and supervision of field operations, in order to be effective and proactive, and also to remain consistent in line with our planned objectives. Finally, Dear Colleagues, we shall examine and validate the various capacity-building programmes for ELECAM staff, media professionals, and civil society organizations. In a constantly changing political and technological environment, investing in the continuous training and empowerment of our staff is no longer an option, but a necessity. By strengthening their expertise and know-how, we are thereby enhancing the credibility and performance of our institution as a whole.”
In his keynote address, Dr. Enow Abram Egbe seized the occasion to announce the holding in the weeks ahead of a national consultation meeting between Elecam and different actors engaged in the electoral process.
He said, as per tradition, this national consultation will help promote inclusive and constructive dialogue for a hitch-free election.
“The primary objective of this national consultation is to create, as is traditional, an inclusive and constructive platform for dialogue between political parties, civil society, the media, traditional and religious authorities, government agencies, and the electorate. The ultimate goal is to ensure credible, secure, inclusive, and peaceful elections throughout the country, including in areas facing major security constraints.”
The fourth session, as of Right of members of the electoral board of Elections Cameroon, ended up with the drafting of a final resolution taking into account the final publication of the list of 12 candidates standing for the October 12 presidential election.
Elise Kenimbeni
