In a dramatic turn of events following Cameroon’s October 12, 2025 presidential election, Cabral Libii Li Ngué Ngué — candidate and leader of the Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN) — has officially withdrawn the two legal petitions he filed before the Constitutional Council challenging aspects of the vote.
The announcement was made in a letter dated October 17, addressed to the President of the Constitutional Council. In it, Libii stated unequivocally:
“Through this correspondence, the petitioner, Honorable Libii Li Ngué Ngué Cabral, withdraws the two aforementioned petitions.”
The appeals, originally submitted on October 14 and 15, sought partial annulment of electoral operations within the national territory. Their withdrawal comes as the Constitutional Council continues to deliberate on a wave of electoral disputes stemming from the contentious vote.
This move has sparked speculation across political circles and civil society. Some interpret it as a strategic retreat, while others see it as a gesture aimed at preserving institutional stability amid rising tensions. Libii’s decision follows earlier calls for calm and vigilance, as he urged Cameroonians to trust the official process and reject misinformation circulating online.
With protests still simmering and other candidates, including Issa Tchiroma Bakary, making impassioned appeals to the military and public, Cameroon’s post-election landscape remains volatile.
Stay tuned for further developments as the Constitutional Council prepares to announce its final rulings.
