With 86 days remaining until Cameroon’s legislative and municipal elections scheduled for February 7, 2027, the Electoral Board of Elections Cameroon – ELECAM convened its first session as of right in Yaounde on November 13, 2026.

Chaired by Dr. Enow Abrams Egbe, the session marks the official launch of the Board’s statutory proceedings following the convening of the electorate. The gathering comes on the heels of the Head of State’s recent renewal of mandates for the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and several Board members, setting the tone for a decisive phase in the electoral calendar.

At the core of the deliberations is a comprehensive audit of operational readiness and logistical hurdles. During the session, the Director General of Elections is slated to present a detailed progress report covering critical components of the twin ballot, including the electoral register, voter cards, polling stations, election materials, and budgetary resources.

Beyond reviewing past milestones, Board members are examining the upcoming schedule of activities and finalizing preparations for a nationwide field mission to ELECAM’s regional and local branches from November 16 to 26, aimed at assessing ground realities and anticipating potential bottlenecks.

In his opening address, Dr. Enow Abrams Egbe underscored that technical and material preparedness alone cannot guarantee public confidence in the electoral process. He reaffirmed ELECAM’s commitment to upholding strict professional standards and rigorous adherence to the Electoral Code to deliver a transparent and credible poll.

Concluding his remarks, the Board Chairperson issued a strong appeal for collective responsibility among all electoral stakeholders. He urged political parties, candidates, voters, civil society organizations, and the media to conduct themselves with civic maturity in order to safeguard social peace and national cohesion throughout the election period.