Philemon Yang, stating the perspectives of the CPDM in the forthcoming elections
The Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) has set its sights on winning all municipal and legislative seats in the North West Region as militants gathered in Bamenda on March 24, 2026, to celebrate the party’s 41st anniversary.
Taking centre stage during the celebration was Philemon Yang, who called on all the Section Presidents to work like never before to ensure that the CPDM gets all the 34 councils and all the 20 parliamentary seats.
The leader of the party in the region, talking to CPDM supporters at the Bamenda Congress Hall
To Yang, the Party currently counts 33 councils and 18 parliamentary seats which is not enough.
"When you win the councils, you are assured that you can win the Regional Assembly and you can win the senatorial elections. So the forthcoming elections are very important. We are charging our members to be prepared for the challenge ahead." Philemon Yang said.
The former Prime Minister who is also the coordinator of the party's activities in the North West als focused on peace, renewal, and the future of the region after years of hardships
He acknowledged the difficult past 10 years in the North West, marked by suffering, loss of lives and called on the population to embrace a new mindset built on forgiveness and unity
“It is time to bury the hatchet,” he said, urging people to move beyond bitterness and work towards rebuilding the region.
According to him, true progress can only be achieved in an atmosphere of peace, stressing that no meaningful development can take place where there is division. He encouraged the population to reflect not only on the past but to focus more on the future, describing the North West as a region of hope and opportunity.
Philemon Yang also praised the strong participation of North West women during the March 8 celebrations in Yaoundé, noting that their presence sent a powerful and silent message of unity and resilience
Cletus Anye Matoyah, President of Mezam IB Section
Earlier, in a welcome address, Cletus Anye Matoyah, President of Mezam IB Section, described the anniversary as a moment of pride and reflection. He noted that for 41 years, the CPDM has remained a pillar of national unity, peace, and development under the leadership of President Paul Biya.
He highlighted the party’s victory in the October 12, 2025 presidential election as proof of the continued trust that the of the Cameroonian people have of the CPDM.
Cletus Anye Matoyah also pointed to ongoing development projects such as the Bamenda-Babadjou road, which is nearing completion, and the ongoing construction of inner city roads in Bamenda. He said these projects are clear signs of progress and will transform Bamenda into one of the most modern and beautiful cities in Cameroon.
The issue of voter registration was also given strong attention. Peter Ndikum, Secretary General of Mezam V Section, Tubah called on militants to register massively, revealing that over 11,112 new voters have been recorded in the North West Region in 2026, bringing the total number of registered voters to 644,070.
He reminded party members that success in elections depends on voter participation.
“If you want to be a councillor, the first question to ask is: who will vote for you?” he said.
He encouraged the party officials to get their supporters registered because boasting voter's registration for the CPDM means getting more and more Militants of the party enrolled on the electoral register.
The CPDM in Bamenda and beyond celebrated the 41st anniversary of the party under the theme: "Let us prepare to further consolidate the strength and position of the Party behind the National President".
The colourful was filled with traditional dances.
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Ndi Tsembom Elvis
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