Among the candidates is Beloboumama Egari, president of the National Union for Democracy and Progress (UNDP), a long-time ally of President Paul Biya who is now challenging him at the ballot box. Egari, who has held roles both in government and opposition, said his party’s decision to contest the election reflects their constitutional right. “My party, the UNDP, convened its decision-making bodies on June 21, and we decided to present ourselves in this election,” he told Africanios Television. His dual experience as a government minister and as a parliamentary leader, he argued, strengthens his vision for Cameroon. With the election just weeks away, all eyes will be on whether Egari’s blend of political experience and reform promises can win over a population eager for change.