Cameroon 2025: SDF Plans 90,000 Election Monitors to Fight Electoral Fraud

The opposition party, known for its long-standing struggle for democratic reforms, faces significant logistical and financial hurdles, particularly in securing fair elections in remote areas.

Strengthening Electoral Monitoring: 90,000 Agents Targeted

One of the main weaknesses of the Cameroonian opposition has been inadequate vote monitoring, particularly in rural and remote areas where ruling party influence remains strong.

To counter electoral fraud, the SDF plans to train and deploy three election monitors per polling station. According to Louis-Marie Kakdeu, the party’s second vice-president, the goal is to mobilize up to 90,000 election agents to enhance transparency.

Presidential Candidacy: A 50 Million FCFA Price Tag

The SDF has set strict requirements for those wishing to run under its banner in the October 2025 presidential elections.

• Aspiring candidates must submit a complete application, including an official candidacy form.
• They are required to pay a non-refundable fee of 50 million FCFA ($82,000 USD).
• The funds will be used to support the party’s election campaign activities.

The party’s presidential nominee will be selected at an extraordinary congress in the coming weeks, in line with internal party regulations.

With the 2025 elections drawing closer, the SDF faces a crucial test—not only in choosing a strong candidate but also in ensuring electoral credibility in a political landscape where opposition parties struggle against ruling-party dominance.

The road to October 2025 will be closely watched as Cameroon’s opposition seeks to challenge the status quo in one of Africa’s longest-running regimes.