US EditionCameroon: Outspoken Critic of Cameroon President Excluded From October Election
- On July 27, Elecam finalized the candidate roster, excluding Maurice Kamto, who was disqualified from the presidential race in Cameroon.
- Elecam President Dr. Enow Abrams Egbe said 70 aspirants were rejected after a rigorous legal review, without detailed explanations.
- In a diverse field, Patricia Tomaino Ndam Njoya emerged as the sole female contender, noting her status as the only woman approved for the race.
- The UN Department cautioned, `protests could erupt near Elecam’s headquarters`, highlighting concerns over potential unrest before the election.
- In the coming days, the Constitutional Council will review challenges to the provisional list, as Elecam prepares to announce the final candidate roster.
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Cameroon: Outspoken Critic of Cameroon President Excluded From October Election
Maurice Kamto, a high-profile critic of Cameroon's long-running President Paul Biya has been excluded by electoral authorities from the list of approved candidates able to run in the 12 October presidential vote.
Although they have not been authenticated, viral audio recordings on the internet accredit the thesis of a plot to remove the Manidem candidate from the presidential race. On Saturday, 26 July, Elécam, the Cameroonian electoral council, decided to reject Maurice Kamto's candidacy for the October 12 ballot, justifying his decision by the fact that another individual also presented himself under the banner of his formation.
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