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A call for full respect of the October 12 presidential poll results and for all actors to safeguard peace in Cameroon

Yaoundé, Cameroon. — October 26, 2025.

The Nkafu Policy Institute and the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation call on Cameroonian authorities, political actors, and citizens to uphold the integrity of the October 12, 2025 presidential election. As the Constitutional Council prepares to announce the results, we urge the transparent publication of complete, polling-station–level tallies and a final proclamation that faithfully reflects the will of the Cameroonian people as expressed at the ballot box. Today’s peaceful demonstrations across villages, towns, and cities underscore the nation’s commitment to democracy and the rule of law. We call on security forces to protect citizens in line with their constitutional mandate, and we urge all protests to remain strictly non-violent.

Cameroon stands at a historic crossroads. Its stability depends on the legitimacy of the results—not merely on proclamations. Any outcome announced without transparency will face continued contestation. A victory secured through coercion risks fueling long-term resentment and national instability. Legitimacy flows from transparency and due process. Every institution involved—especially the Constitutional Council—must strictly respect the choice of the Cameroonian people.

At this critical moment, all political stakeholders must reject intimidation, violence, and disinformation, and champion justice, the rule of law, and democratic norms. We appeal to every Cameroonian—within government and opposition, the security services, the media, and civil society—to put the national interest first, insist on verifiable facts, and safeguard the peace our communities have worked so hard to build. Sustainable peace is only possible through justice and transparency.

Denis A. Foretia,  MD MPH MBA FACS
Executive Chairman, Nkafu Policy Institute
Co-Chair, Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation

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About the Nkafu Policy Institute

The Nkafu Policy Institute is a leading independent African policy research institution focused on accelerating Africa’s economic transformation. We drive Africa’s prosperity through evidence-informed policymaking, enabling all citizens to thrive in free, fair, democratic, and flourishing economies.

About the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation

The Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation works to catalyze Africa’s Economic Transformation through social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all.