Camer360

Yaoundé, September 2, 2025 — International lawyer and anti-corruption advocate Akere Muna, candidate of the UNIVERS party in the October 12 presidential election, has presented his plan to dismantle what he described as Cameroon’s “monarchic pyramid” under the ruling CPDM.

Speaking at a press conference at the UNIVERS headquarters in Mimboman, Yaoundé, Muna outlined an ambitious program centered on fighting corruption, promoting good governance, and restructuring state institutions. He pledged a five-year transitional mandate to restore development and growth, after which he would step down.

“I ask for a five-year mandate, a transition during which we will rebuild the Republic,” Muna declared. He promised immediate reforms within his first 100 days in office, including an emergency program to accelerate development across Cameroon’s 360 municipalities and a full audit of state revenues, debt, and public finances.

Muna emphasized policies to ease travel for Cameroonians in the diaspora while preparing legislation to allow dual nationality. He also pledged to launch inclusive dialogue to address the root causes of the Anglophone crisis, strengthen democracy, and overhaul the justice system to ensure independence and accessibility.

His five-year roadmap includes adopting a new Constitution, introducing federalism, enforcing asset declaration laws, and empowering civil society and the private sector. He vowed to improve education, modernize healthcare, invest in infrastructure, and recognize the bilingual heritage of Cameroon while protecting local languages.

Muna also promised to improve working conditions for teachers, expand training in digital and STEM fields, and enhance social protection. He highlighted plans to invest in sports and arts, strengthen security forces through professionalization, and make Cameroon a top destination for tourism.

Analysts say his vision, though ambitious, resonates strongly with Cameroonians seeking change after decades of centralized rule.