He made the announcement during a press conference in Douala in the Littoral Region. It was attended by pressmen and political figures.
The national president of the Patriotic and Republican Alliance party, APAR, Djamen Célestin, has officially declared his candidacy for the forthcoming 2025 presidential election. He made the announcement during a press conference in Douala in the Littoral Region. It was attended by pressmen and political figures. A former activist of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement, Djamen outlined his campaign platform, emphasizing radical reforms, social justice, and national sovereignty.
His key promises according to some online platforms include limiting presidential terms to two five-year terms, expanding access to the Constitutional Council by allowing all citizens not just institutions to file petitions, and raising the minimum wage to at least 200,000 CFA francs. He also pledged a significant foreign policy shift, advocating for Cameroon’s membership in the Alliance of Sahel States, AES, a move that he says will realign the country’s diplomatic alliances.
Additionally, he vowed to restore judicial independence as a cornerstone of governance. “I make this firm commitment, and I will honor it,” Djamen stated solemnly, positioning himself as a candidate for transformative change. His campaign is aimed at addressing long-standing grievances over governance, economic inequality, and institutional reform in Cameroon. The October upcoming election is tense, with multiple political parties joining the race as Djamen joins a growing field of contenders competing to unseat the incumbent.
His proposals, particularly on term limits and wages, may resonate with voters seeking systemic reforms, according to a faction of Cameroonian political observers.
