The body in charge of overseeing elections in the country will welcome two new members to its Electoral Council at a ceremony chaired by officials of the Constitutional Council.
Two new members of national elections management body, Elections Cameroon, ELECAM will be sworn this Tuesday February 18. Jean Bernard Mboutou Ze and Charles Nanga will be formally sworn in during a ceremony that is expected to be chaired by officials of the Constitution Council led by its president, Clément Atangana. The event will come almost a month since the two were appointed on December 20 last year through Presidential Decree, following Law No. 2012/001 of April 19, 2012, relating to the Electoral Code, as amended and supplemented by Law No. 2012/17 of December 21, 2012. The decree had formalized their designation as members of the Electoral Board for a four-year term, which is renewable.
The arrival of Jean Bernard Mboutou Ze and Charles Nanga comes at a crucial time for ELECAM, as the institution prepares for upcoming electoral cycles and seeks to further enhance its credibility and efficiency. The Electoral Council, the governing body of ELECAM, plays a vital role in ensuring the fairness, transparency, and integrity of the electoral process. Its responsibilities include the registration of voters, the management of polling stations, the supervision of campaign activities, and the declaration of election results. Before the appointment, Mboutou Ze Jean Bertand served as a secretary general of the supreme state Audit Office.
A graduate from the National School of Administration and Magistracy, ENAM, is widely recognized for his integrity, a trait believed to have influenced the president’s decision to entrust him with the role of ensuring electoral transparency within ELECAM. Charles Nanga, on the other hand, is a graduate of the national school of administration, ENA, in Paris and ENAM in Cameroon. Prior to his appointment at ELECAM, he worked as Inspector General at the Ministry of Basic Education. Their careers have differentiated them and have the president’s trust to be enrolled in the electoral.
This commitment is essential for maintaining public trust in the electoral system and ensuring that elections are conducted in a manner that reflects the will of the people. Mboutou Ze and Nanga involving in the Electoral Council provide an opportunity for ELECAM to benefit from fresh perspectives and renewed energy. They will join existing members in deliberating on key policy decisions, addressing challenges, and implementing reforms aimed at improving the electoral process. The swearing-in of Mboutou Ze and Nanga represents a key step in reinforcing the council’s composition and ensuring its continued operation in the lead-up to future elections.
