On 12 October, Cameroon will hold its presidential election, with incumbent President Paul Biya facing 11 other candidates. From north to south and east to west, more than 8 million voters are expected to cast their ballots throughout the day.
Here, at the polling station in the public school administration center . Voters began arriving at 8 a.m. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful overall. Let’s hear from some of the voters here about what this election means to them.
The stakes are high, the expectations are high . And we as citizens only hope for the best of our country and that is why I am so happy to come out early to take part in this very important civic responsibility. I am on my way home now as prescribed and at 6pm ill be back to see the outcome.
Nkwain Emmanuel Ayah, Voter
The national electoral body, ELECAM, has deployed more than 25,000 people to supervise the process across the country, while international observers are ensuring the transparency and fairness of the election. The turnout will be closely monitored.
So we are waiting for every Cameroonian registered on the electoral roll to make their choice freely and in good conscience, for the winner to be declared, and for a new candidate to emerge, in line with the promises made by the elected candidate.
Bang Alain , Voter
For many Cameroonians, the elections on 12 October 2025, following a dynamic and peaceful campaign by all candidates, represent a truly constructive step forward for democracy in their country. The results will be announced by the Constitutional Council no later than 15 days after the polls close.
