Biya sets CPDM candidate selection rules in Cameroon
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Actu Cameroun
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has signed a circular setting the rules for selecting CPDM candidates for the 7 February 2027 legislative and municipal elections. He notably excluded ministers, senators and regional council presidents from taking part in the elections, according to Actu Cameroun.
CPDM national president Paul Biya has set the criteria for selecting the party’s candidates for the legislative and municipal elections on 7 February 2027. His circular published on Thursday 12 November notably excludes government ministers, senators and regional council presidents from taking part in these elections under the party’s banner, according to Actu Cameroun.
The circular comes three days after the electoral roll was called for the 7 February 2027 vote. CPDM began preparing for the 2027 municipal and legislative elections as early as July.
