The Election aftermath: we hold our breath

Greeting Steemit Family

The recent electoral process has been a source of significant anxiety and political drama over the past few months. I have been posting my personal opinion on how the process has been unfolding. From the initial filing of candidates to the current, tense wait for the official results, the entire process has felt like having a dream and waking up in another.

The journey began with controversy, as the rejection of some candidates' files set a drama. Finally, twelve candidates were cleared to proceed with the campaign. My pain grew as the campaigns unfolded, particularly due to the failure of the opposition to form an agreeable coalition, despite persistent calls from the population. The subsequent campaign activities were concerning, as I observed attempts at influence and manipulation from all political sides seeking to sway voters.

The day of voting, an essential civic right and a profound expression of belonging, saw me play my part in choosing the leader for the next seven years. I continue to urge every eligible citizen to embrace this civic duty whenever the opportunity arises. However, the process doesn't end with casting a ballot. It transitions into the critical and current phase of counting and the eventual proclamation of results.

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The national debate is currently centered on the interpretation and application of the Electoral Code, specifically concerning the legal proclamation of the results.

• Section 137 designates the Constitutional Council as the sole legal body responsible for officially proclaiming the election results. This is the government's current official position, and it is in both the Electoral Code and the Constitution.

• However, Section 113 adds by permitting the immediate proclamation of results at each polling station once the counting is complete. This local announcement is a valid part of the electoral process. Far from invalidating Section 137, which empowers the Constitutional Council to later adopt these locally proclaimed results as the official outcome.

Citizens must understand these legal provisions to avoid misinterpretation and undue involvement in political agitation.

The gap between the results announced at the polling stations and those eventually adopted by the Constitutional Council (as per Section 137) is the core of the current unrest. The country is gripped by a "fever," fueled by agitation from groups dissatisfied with the anticipated outcome. The ensuing militarization of many regional capitals has only amplified the public panic, with protests already erupting in some towns.

This moment calls for calm. For those who hold faith, this is a time for prayer for Cameroon to navigate this political period and avoid a devastating political crisis in the Central African region. We are all waiting anxiously for a peaceful resolution.

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