This archive report was first published on 3 December 2019.
On December 2, 2019, Cameroon's Communication Minister Rene Emmanuel Sadi announced that the country's local elections, scheduled for February 9, 2020, would proceed as planned.
Speaking at a press conference in Yaoundé, Sadi emphasized that President Paul Biya would uphold the law, ensuring the twin municipal and legislative elections take place on the scheduled date.
"The government is calling on political party leaders to demonstrate good faith and civic responsibility, and to focus on mobilizing their supporters to participate in the polls," Sadi said.
He condemned attempts by foreign entities to interfere in the electoral process and to advocate for further postponements, which he deemed a violation of Cameroon's laws.
The elections have been postponed twice, and the law prohibits another postponement, Sadi noted, expressing surprise at the actions of some political party leaders who have threatened to boycott the elections or demand their postponement.
Despite the threats, Sadi assured voters of their safety during the election.
Two leading opposition parties, the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC) and the Social Democratic Front (SDF), have announced their intention to boycott the elections due to concerns over insecurity in the English-speaking regions and weak electoral laws.
