The Directorate General of Elections Cameroon has officially handed-over files of 82 aspirants to the the Electoral Board as outlined by the Electoral code.
As members of the Electoral Board of Elecam gathered on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Yaounde, for their second session as of right, the Director General of Elections Cameroon, Dr. Erik Essousse handed over the 82 files received from aspirants of the October 12 presidential race.
The board meeting in its second session as of right is expected to start scrutinizing and validating candidacies for the October 12,2025 presidential election.
Speaking at the start of the session, Dr. Enow Abrams Egbe, chairperson of the Electoral board praised the directorate general and all the staff of Elecam for conducting the registration process of candidates in a smooth and transparent way.
The chairperson of the electoral board also pointed out the significant challenges, he and his team have to overcome with regards to the numerous expectations from the people and all aspirants to the presidency of the republic.
Dr. Enow Abrams Egbe said: “The stakes of a presidential election cannot be overstated. It is the highest and most consequential expression of the people’s sovereignty. The session of today marks a significant turning point in this important election. In keeping with the provisions of Section 10 sub 1 of the Electoral Code, our primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with the electoral law by all candidates for the purpose of guaranteeing regular, impartial, free, fair, transparent and credible elections.”
Dr. Abrams Egbe and other board members have immediately gone on duty as there is no time to waste.
“The duty bestowed upon us today is both delicate and decisive, as we need to uphold the uprightness of the law and to ensure that only eligible and law-abiding candidates are accepted, in strict respect of the legal and regulatory framework in force. In this regard, the task of examination of candidacy files, requires from us objectivity, rigour and impartiality in our deliberations.” He added.
As members of the electoral board of elections governing body in Cameroon-Elecam enter into duty, the list of hopefuls to the presidential race is expected to be published on Saturday 26th of July 2025.
Elise Kenimbeni
