The election campaign for the Cameroon Agriculture Chamber has officially begun, with 17 candidates from various regions across the country competing for positions. The elections, scheduled to take place on September 12, 2021, aim to renew the members and leaders of the Chamber of Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, and Forests of Cameroon (Capef). The campaign, which started on August 12, 2021, will run until September 11, 2021.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gabriel Mbairobe, who is also the president of the National Electoral Commission, announced the start of the campaign in Yaoundé on August 11, 2021. He was accompanied by the Governor of the Centre Region, Naseri Paul Bea, and other high-ranking officials. Mbairobe explained that the electoral commission had validated 17 lists of candidates after examining their dossiers during its second session.
The 17 candidates are distributed across various regions, with three candidates each from the Centre, Nord, and Extrême-Nord regions, and one candidate each from the Adamaoua, Est, Littoral, Nord-Ouest, Ouest, Sud, and Sud-Ouest regions. The elections will take place in over 400 voting stations created across the country's 360 municipalities to facilitate the voting process and encourage high participation.
To ensure a smooth electoral process, the government has taken measures to produce and distribute electoral documents to the various voting stations. A voter guide is also being edited to inform citizens about the elections. The government has also designated officials to oversee the voting process at each station.
The Cameroon Agriculture Chamber elections are a crucial part of the country's agricultural sector, as they aim to promote the development of agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and forests. The elected officials will play a key role in shaping the country's agricultural policies and strategies.
The electoral process has been ongoing, with the commission examining the candidates' dossiers and validating their lists. The government has also taken steps to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process. The elections are expected to be closely monitored by stakeholders and the general public.
The outcome of the elections will have a significant impact on the country's agricultural sector, which is a vital component of Cameroon's economy. The elected officials will be responsible for promoting sustainable agricultural practices, improving food security, and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers and rural communities.
Key points
- The Cameroon Agriculture Chamber elections will take place on September 12, 2021, with 17 candidates competing for positions.
- The elections aim to renew the members and leaders of the Chamber of Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, and Forests of Cameroon (Capef).
- Over 400 voting stations have been created across the country's 360 municipalities to facilitate the voting process.
