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In addition to poor voter turnout and patronage politics, the integrity of institutions, determined by laws and administrative arrangements that underpin the electoral process, are inherently flawed.The complete report is available for download at the following link: This report is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Furthermore, the government imposes restrictions in urban areas with regard to where campaign posters can be posted.Through strategic alterations in the structure and process, the Government of Cameroon has morphed the ELECAM into an instrument of political control over the democratic process. In Cameroon, billboards are a crucial campaign apparatus because they are highly effective in their reach, providing impressionable alternatives in environments where television set ownership and electricity distribution is limited. The body falls under the supervision of the Electoral Board.Intimidation of political opponents mainly through kidnappings and arbitrary arrests by the state has been known to occur frequently in past national and local elections. He has served as president since 1982. Cameroon opposition leader Kamto calls for elections boycott Issued on: 25/11/2019 - 16:50 Cameroonian opposition leader Maurice Kamto onstage a … Cameroon's Incumbent President Paul Biya, of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement party, waits to cast his vote during the Presidential elections in Yaounde, Oct. 7, 2018. This would continue depending on the availability of means, the Electoral Board Chairman said.The elections governing institution will be organising regional elections for the first time. In order to better prepare for the election, the Electoral Board chairperson directed correspondences to members on March 6, 2019 for them to all brainstorm on practical ways of organising the election. We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Washington DC. Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inboxTo complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you.There was a problem processing your submission.
AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 900 news and information items daily from over 140 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and global public. The president retains the power over the legislative and judicial branches of government. Since independence, Cameroon has been led by two presidents, Ahmadou Ahidjo, for 21 years, and Paul Biya, for 29 years to date. Elections are by universal suffrage and by equal and secret ballot. Paul Biya, the 84 year old incumbent running for his 7th term in officeOn 7th October, Cameroon is due to hold a presidential election, despite attempts by the executive to postpone the process to 2019. It is evident that citizens remain apathic towards the national poll given the dominance of Paul Biya.The President of Cameroon is elected by a plurality voting method of first-past-the-post voting in which the candidate with the most votes is declared the winner with no requirement to achieve a majority. All images are subject to copyright.Cameroonian Presidential Election 2019 – Introduction In October 2018 Paul Biya was reelected president in an election marked by irregularities. In November 1982, due to failing health, Ahidjo transferred power to his constitutional successor, Paul Biya. Ahidjo, was designated by the French to lead Cameroon at independence, held five terms as president of a single-party state with no opposition. Cameroonian Presidential Election 2019 – Introduction On 7th October, Cameroon is due to hold a presidential election, despite attempts by the executive to postpone the process to 2019. ELECAM equally plans to install a permanent concertation framework with the other electoral stakeholders, consolidate institutional cooperation, intensify the training and updating of the capacities of ELECAM staff, as well as increase awareness creation, education and information campaigns. CAMEROON 2019 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Cameroon is a republic dominated by a strong presidency. Since independence, Cameroon has been led by two presidents, Ahmadou Ahidjo, […] Nationally citizens are not able to participate in open dialogue or to express their views the result of repression of civil rights, including freedom of speech, assembly and the press.