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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BILL FOR THE AMENDMENT OF HE CONSTITUTION OF CAMEROON TABLED BY THE UNDERSIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 63 (1) & (2) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON AND THE STANDING ORDERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Some provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon (Law No. 96/06 of 18 January 1996) need to be amended to enable this fundamental law respond to the profound aspirations of the Cameroonian people and to establish a democratic basis for the life of the institutions and people of Cameroon. For the moment, we the undersigned, members of parliament in the National Assembly hold that the most vital step in this regard consists of the election of the President of the Republic and the conduct of that election.
Thus proposals for the amendment of section 6 & 48 of the Constitution are hereby made.
In respect of section 6, the election of the president on a two-round majority ballot, avoids a President being elected for example with a 20% votes cast as against 80% of Cameroonians who might have voted against him or her.
This is the likely consequence of the present constitutional provisions.
Whereas, a second round ballot would avoid major dissentions through alliances and consequently the harmonisation of programmes of government;
As far as section 48 is concerned, transparency and objectivity which should contribute in the establishment of a democratic tradition in our country must draw its dynamism from the Constitution.
PART II: EXECUTIVE POWER
CHAPTER ONE: THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
Article 6:
1. The President of the Republic shall be elected through direct equal and secret universal suffrage on a two round majority ballot.
2. The President is considered elected on the first round if a candidate obtains an absolute majority of the votes cast.
3. If after the first round of ballot, no candidate obtains an absolute majority of the votes cast, a second round ballot is conduced through which is considered elected, the candidate who has obtained a simple majority of the votes cast.
4. Only the first two candidates who obtain the highest number of votes cast in the first round of ballot shall take part in the second round of ballot, and this second round ballot shall be conducted on the third Sunday following the date of proclamation of the results of the first round ballot.
5. The President of the Republic shall be elected for a term of five (5) years and shall be re-eligible once.
PART VII: THE CONSTITUTIONAL COUNCIL AND THE NATIONAL AUTONOMOUS ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Section 48 (1) (a) The Constitutional Council shall ensure the regularity of the election of Municipal and Regional Councillors, election of members of Parliament, election to and vacancy of the Presidency of the Republic, referendum operations.
Section 48 (1) (b) It is hereby established a National Independent Electoral Commission charged with the organisation of the election of Municipal and Regional Councillors, election of members of parliament, election to and vacancy of the Presidency of the Republic, referendum operations. It shall proclaim the results thereof.
The organisation, functioning, composition and duties of the National Independent Electoral Commission shall be laid down by Law.
Signed by:
1. Adamou Ndam Njoya
2. Maigari Bello Bouba
3. Marcel Yondo
4. Lonctchi Abenigot
5. Akonteh Andrew
6. Bungong Jinka
7. Chemo Sama Eyikes
hi
8. Asah Barnabas
9. Awudu Mbaya
10. Tansah Jones Ndzi
11. Victoria Tomendi Ndando
12. Tchoua Jean Pierre
13. Tadonkeng Maurice
14. Fonso Peter Choo
15. Ouetchoua Macias
16. Noumba Serge Simeon
17. Tasi Ntang Lucas
18. Mbinkar Ngong Micahel
19. Banseka Michael Tah
20. Ebai John Tong
21. Tchatchouang Paul
22. Ndogmo Jean
23. Jua Paulinus
24. Nguenevit
25. Konglimnyuy Joseph Kwi
26. Shey Ndze
27. Mouatong Mouatong
28. Tsessue Daniel
29. Eyombwan Brunot
30. Keyangfe Jean-Robert
31. Chia Emmanule Ngam
32. Tsomelou Jean
33. Yoyo Mohmbankam Emmanuel
34. Tchuenkam
35. Simo Emmanuel
36. Monthe Kouobite Jean
37. Aka Amuam
38. Monkwo N. Lawrence
39. Nsoh Zamcho Clement
40. Ndobengang Michael
41. Kwemo Pierre
42. Mbang Ruben Awuh
43. Fopoussi Evariste
44. Sali Abdourahman Abbodji
45. Djafarou Mohamadou
46. Hamadou Bobodji
47. Adji Marie-Paule
48. Abbo Mohamadou
49. Bomokou Nkono Rene
50. Mamoudou Abdourahman
51. Amadou Mohaman
52. Hele Pierre
53. Hamadou Malloum
54. Mbah Ndam Joseph
55. Morsi Zole
56. Njifako Yaka Simon
57. Moulieum Mah Issah
58. Ncharro Mama
59. Moukouri Manga Bell
60. Kadji Jean Patrice
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