In Cameroon, opposition leader Joshua Osih is demanding strict compliance with the electoral calendar. The Social Democratic Front (SDF) chairman insists the electoral process belongs to Cameroonians, not the government.

The SDF president made his stance clear during a July 23 press briefing, urging the ruling RDPC party to organize elections as scheduled. Osih is calling on all opposition parties across the political spectrum to unite behind this critical demand to protect the Cameroonian people’s fundamental right to vote.

“Elections must proceed on schedule. No further delays. The electoral calendar belongs to the people, not the government. I urge all opposition forces to form a united front to demand this right,” Osih declared. So far, his appeal has not yet prompted any response from opposition leaders.

The timing of Osih’s demand follows months of controversy surrounding the postponement of municipal and legislative elections. The government pushed through a bill in the National Assembly that was later signed into law by President Paul Biya in June 2026, extending mandates until February 2027.

The government has cited financial constraints, logistical challenges, and security concerns as justification for these delays, alongside adjustments to the electoral calendar.