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23/01/2025
Presidential 2025: Stakeholders hold Consultation meeting for Transparent Polls
On Wednesday, January 23, the President of ELECAM, Dr. Enow Abrams Egbe, spearheaded a high-stakes consultation with electoral stakeholders in Bamenda, North West Region. This was to take significant steps toward securing free, fair, and transparent presidential elections in 2025.
In a bid to address electoral challenges and foster collaboration, Dr. Egbe emphasized the importance of a unified effort. “We solicit your total collaboration and support as we move towards the presidential elections. This will permit us to achieve free and transparent polls,” he stated, reassuring attendees of ELECAM's readiness.
With voter registration at the heart of the discussions, the Regional Delegate for ELECAM, Mbowoh Elvis, highlighted a successful 2024 campaign, where the region surpassed its target of 26,436 registrations, hitting 28,600—108.2% of the goal. For 2025, ELECAM aims higher, targeting 45,000 new voters. So far, 2,334 have been added, with mobile registration kits stationed at police identification units to ease the process.
However, logistical and security challenges loom. Areas like Andek, Njikwa, Widikum, Bali, and Mbiame remain underserved due to limited identification units and ongoing unrest. Dr. Egbe urged stakeholders to collaborate in ensuring safe and accessible voting, adding, “Elections cannot take place without political parties and civil society members.”
Plans to decongest polling centers by creating new stations were also discussed, alongside efforts to bolster security during the elections. Responding to concerns about military presence, Dr. Egbe clarified that any increase would be based on local proposals and aimed solely at voter safety.
The gathering also saw Hon. Njingum Musa, MP, rallying stakeholders to mobilize for the CPDM party. “It’s our collective duty to ensure these elections succeed,” he stressed.
Amidst ongoing separatist tensions, ELECAM officials assured participants that new registration kits, slated to arrive in February, would simplify voter enrollment.
With a total voter registration of 620,909 as of December 31, 2024, the North West Region faces significant hurdles but remains determined to contribute to peaceful and transparent polls.
ELECAM’s consultations are a testament to its commitment to inclusivity and fairness as Cameroon prepares for one of its most critical elections.