March 2024 Parliamentary Session: Key Elections and Swearing-In Ceremony in Cameroon

The upcoming parliamentary session in March 2024 in Cameroon promises to be significant, with two main issues at the forefront: the renewal of the offices of the two chambers and the swearing-in of newly appointed members to the Constitutional Council.

One of the key focal points of the session will be the election of the president and his office in both the National Assembly and the Senate. In the National Assembly, the outgoing president, Cavaye Yeguié Djibril, has held his position since 1992, an impressive tenure of 32 years. Despite being 84 years old, Djibril shows no signs of relinquishing his role as the third most prominent figure in the Republic. Similarly, in the Senate, Marcel Niat Njifenji, at 89 years old, has been president since 2013, a comparatively shorter period of 11 years.

Preparations for the session are well underway at the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé, with the Secretary General of the National Assembly, André Noel Essian, overseeing the final adjustments to the hemicycle. As per protocol, the work will be directed by the oldest member of each chamber until the new presidents are elected.

In addition to the election of chamber presidents, the session will also include the swearing-in of members of the Constitutional Council recently appointed by the Head of State. Adolphe Minkoa She and Logmo Mbelek Aaron were appointed by presidential decree on January 18, 2024. This ceremony, mandated by the Constitution, underscores the importance of the rule of law and the role of the Constitutional Council in upholding constitutional principles.

Overall, the March 2024 parliamentary session holds significant implications for Cameroon's political landscape, as it marks the continuation of established traditions and the introduction of new members to key institutions. As the country navigates its path forward, the session serves as a reminder of the importance of democratic governance and adherence to constitutional norms.

Source: Mutations