2025 Cameroonian presidential election explained

Country:Cameroon
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2018 Cameroonian presidential election
Previous Year:2018
Election Date:2025
Next Election:2032 Cameroonian presidential election
Next Year:2032
President
Before Election:Paul Biya
Before Party:Cameroon People's Democratic Movement

Presidential elections are due to be held in Cameroon in 2025.[1]

Background

The previous presidential elections on 7 October 2018 saw incumbent president Paul Biya elected for another seven-year term following a 2008 constitutional amendment that removed term limits, allowing Biya to run again.[2]

Electoral system

The President of Cameroon is elected by first-past-the-post voting; the candidate with the most votes is declared the winner with no requirement to achieve a majority.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EISA's Comprehensive African election calendar. 2023-03-31. EISA.
  2. http://www.france24.com/en/20080411-cameroon-parliament-paul-biya-term-limit-extension Cameroon parliament extends Biya's term limit
  3. http://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/2205/ Cameroon