The 7th Congress of the Parliament of Cameroon convened in a solemn plenary session on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Paul Biya Glass Palace in Yaounde to administer the oath of office to two newly appointed members of the Constitutional Council.

Co-chaired by the Right Honourable Théodore Datouo, President of the National Assembly, and His Majesty Aboubakary Abdoulaye, President of the Senate, the joint session gathered an array of high-profile dignitaries, including Prime Minister Chief Joseph Dion Ngute, members of the Government, parliamentarians, and representatives of the diplomatic corps.

Appointed by presidential decree on October 16, 2026, the two senior magistrates formally entered into office after raising their right hands and reciting the ritual oath required by Law No. 2004/004 of April 21, 2004.

Taking the helm as President of the Constitutional Council is 69 year Rémy Nama, magistrat hors échelle and graduate of the National School of Administration and Magistracy – ENAM, who previously served as Chargé de Mission at the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic.

Joining him as a member is Abdoullaye Daouda, 65, also an ENAM-trained magistrate with specialized public administration credentials from the École Nationale d’Administration – ENA in Paris. Prior to his new appointment, Mr. Daouda accumulated extensive parliamentary experience, serving seventeen years as Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly before taking on the role of Special Adviser to the President of the Senate.

During his address, Congress President Théodore Datouo highlighted the paramount role of the Constitutional Council as the custodian of the Constitution and the ultimate guarantor of institutional harmony and electoral integrity.

Paying tribute to the memory of the late Clément Atangana, the institution’s pioneer President, with a minute of silence, Datouo underscored the heavy responsibilities awaiting the council ahead of key political milestones, notably the upcoming legislative and municipal elections scheduled for February 7, 2027.

He urged the new members to uphold moral integrity, strict compliance with the law, and impartiality to preserve national unity and democratic stability.

Reacting to the ceremony, Senator Fon Chafah Isaac XI, Secretary to the Senate Bureau, emphasized the legal necessity of the joint session and expressed strong confidence in the appointee’s capabilities. “From a legal standpoint, the law is clear that for any member of the Constitutional Council to assume functions, they must take oath before Parliament in Congress,” Senator Fon Chafah noted. Reflecting on his personal acquaintance with his fellow magistrates, he highlighted Mr. Daouda’s long-standing parliamentary expertise and Mr. Nama’s vast judicial track record, adding, “The reality is that in the course of every election, there are bound to be irregularities. The only institution empowered to resolve those problems is the Constitutional Council, and once their ruling is given, there is no other recourse. Their ruling is final… I have no doubt in my mind that they will do a very good job.”

The swearing-in marks a pivotal transition for the high court, filling the vacancies left by the passing of Clément Atangana and the departure of former council member Bah Oumarou Sanda. By filling these strategic seats, the institution reinforces its operational stability at a moment when political actors across the spectrum prepare for high-stakes electoral contests.

With the induction of Nama Remy and Abdoullaye Daouda, the Constitutional Council officially returns to its full statutory complement of eleven members. The restored bench is now fully equipped to resume its constitutional mandates, which include ruling on the constitutionality of laws, treaty compliance, and inter-institutional disputes.

As Cameroon approaches the February 2027 polls, public attention will remain focused on the Constitutional Council’s role in verifying electoral regularity and proclaiming official results. The successful completion of this parliamentary prerogative reaffirms the nation’s commitment to constitutional continuity and the rule of law.