Cameroon

Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon (1972, last amended 1996)

Updated: June 2015

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Article 2, paragraph (1) states:

The vote shall be equal and secret, and every citizen aged twenty years and above shall be entitled to vote.

 

Excerpt from the Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon (1972, last amended 1996)

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Article 6, paragraph (4) states:

Where the office of President of the Republic becomes vacant as a result of death, resignation or permanent incapacity duly ascertained by the Constitutional Council, the polls for the election of the new President of the Republic must be held not less than 20 (twenty) days and not, more than 40 (forty) days after the office becomes vacant.

  • (a) The President of the Senate shall as of fight. act as interim President of the Republic until the new President of the Republic is elected. Where the President of the Senate is unable to exercise these powers, the shall be exercised by his Vice, following the order of precedence…

 

Article 10, paragraph (3) states:

Where the President of the Republic is temporarily unable to, perform his duties, he shall delegate the Prime Minister and, should the latter also be unavailable, any other member of Government to discharge his duties within the framework of an express delegation of some of his powers.

 

Article 51, paragraph (3) states:

In the event of the death or resignation of a member [of the Constitutional Council] or any other cause of incapacity or inability duly established by the competent bodies provided for by law, a replacement shall be designated by the competent authority or body concerned and appointed to complete the term of office.

 

Excerpts from the Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon (1972, last amended 1996)

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The preamble states:

The Nation… shall protect women, the young, the elderly and the disabled

 

Excerpt from the Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon (1972, last amended 1996)

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Article 6, paragraph (4) states:

Where the office of President of the Republic becomes vacant as a result of death, resignation or permanent incapacity duly ascertained by the Constitutional Council, the polls for the election of the new President of the Republic must be held not less than 20 (twenty) days and not, more than 40 (forty) days after the office becomes vacant.

  • (a) The President of the Senate shall as of fight. act as interim President of the Republic until the new President of the Republic is elected. Where the President of the Senate is unable to exercise these powers, the shall be exercised by his Vice, following the order of precedence…

 

Article 10, paragraph (3) states:

Where the President of the Republic is temporarily unable to, perform his duties, he shall delegate the Prime Minister and, should the latter also be unavailable, any other member of Government to discharge his duties within the framework of an express delegation of some of his powers.

 

Article 51, paragraph (3) states:

In the event of the death or resignation of a member [of the Constitutional Council] or any other cause of incapacity or inability duly established by the competent bodies provided for by law, a replacement shall be designated by the competent authority or body concerned and appointed to complete the term of office.

 

Excerpts from the Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon (1996)