Commonwealth News and Information Service (London)

Cameroon: Commonwealth Clarifies Media Reports On Electoral Commission

13 January 2009

The reports quoting Commonwealth statement are inaccurate.

The Commonwealth is aware of media reports stating 'a Commonwealth position' on the appointment of ELECAM Members, alleging that the Commonwealth has suspended support to the Government of Cameroon as a consequence of this development.

The reports are inaccurate. The Commonwealth has not issued any public statement on the establishment and composition of ELECAM. We will be discussing the matter as part of our ongoing engagement with the Government

The Commonwealth emphasises its commitment to strengthening democratic processes and institutions in Cameroon.

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  • tamoh2004
    Jan 14 2009, 03:08
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    Tongue twisting maniacs when it comes to Cameroon,very sure Paul Biya has bribed you guys.The composition of ELECAM is not correct say it out and give the Government A MUST DO CONDITION so that the right thing is done.You want to wait for it to be functional before complains are aportion,too late, such never work with Dictator Biya.Can you tell us what is happening to the fight the southern Cameroon is having with La Republic,it's because of the wishy washy way you Britain show.Come out plain and solve this problem once and for all.The Anglophone are suffering and hightly marginalised.Enough is enough.