Rt Hon Theodore Datouo, Speaker of Congress
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt Hon. Theodore Datouo, has convened the Congress of Parliament for Thursday, April 2, 2026, marking it the sixth time in Cameroon’s history that Parliament will meet in this special session.
The Congress brings together members of the National Assembly and the Senate under one platform, and according to the Constitution, it is only held under specific and important circumstances. It is chaired by the Speaker of the National Assembly and is mainly used to adopt constitutional revisions or receive a solemn address from the President of the Republic, Paul Biya or the swearing in of the President of the Republic or the oath taking of members of the constitutional council.
Although the official agenda of the session has not been made public, several sources indicate that discussions are likely to focus on a possible revision of the Constitution. Among the key issues expected to be examined are the duration and conditions of mandates, particularly those of municipal councillors, in the current political context.
There are also strong indications that the proposed constitutional amendment could introduce the position of a Vice President at the top level of the state, a move that could cause a major change in Cameroon’s political structure if adopted.
According to Article 63 of the Constitution, any revision can either be submitted to a referendum or adopted by Parliament sitting in Congress. In such a case, the amendment must be approved by a two-thirds majority of its members.
The President of the Republic also has the constitutional power to convene Parliament in Congress to deliver a message on major national issues.
As tomorrow approaches, attention is turning to Yaoundé, where lawmakers are expected to deliberate on matters that could influence the future direction of governance and the political life of Cameroon. This sixth Congress, carries significant weight, especially if constitutional changes such as the creation of a Vice President are placed on the table.
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