In response to Cameroonians instantly sharing presumed election results after casting their ballots, the National Communication Council (CNC) has issued a stern warning against the circulation of these unofficial and unverified results.
The National Communication Council (CNC) has issued a sharp warning to media outlets and social media users, expressing deep concern over the rapid spread of unofficial and unapproved election results, a practice he says threatens to undermine the entire presidential election process. The National Communication Council is sounding the alarm. It states with vivid preoccupation that, there is a widespread and growing trend of hasty, unauthorized publications of data being presented as the official results of the presidential election.
This situation, spread through both traditional media and social networks, is seen as a direct threat to the integrity and sincerity of the electoral process. The Council describes this as a dangerous drift that misleads the public. In its statement, the CNC draws a critical legal distinction. It reminds everyone that the electoral law makes a fundamental difference between partial results from polling stations and the definitive Final Election Result.
The numbers currently being circulated are described as partial, sector specific, and temporary. These figures are still subject to challenges and corrections by intermediate bodies before any final announcement is made. The Council argues that this premature dissemination of results, which it calls often selective and unverified, aims to mislead public opinion and compromise the election’s integrity.
The CNC’s core message is a clear reminder of the law, the Constitutional Council is the only institution legally empowered to proclaim the definitive winner of the presidential election. Any other announcement or publication that claims this power is committing a serious breach that damages the credibility of the entire process. As a consequence, the CNC is making a strong appeal. It exhorts media professionals and social media users to act with civism, restraint, and responsibility by strictly following the legal framework for elections.
The statement ends with a firm warning, noting that the Council reserves the right to implement appropriate regulatory measures if its appeal is ignored.
