By Noela EBOB BISONG
The Social Democratic Front (SDF) party, has dismissed as irrelevant and a distraction, claims that it has lost some of its militants to the National Union for Democracy and Progress, NUDP of Maigari Bello Bouba. In an August 16 communiqué signed by the party’s national secretariat of communication, the SDF maintains that “this information is false and amounts to nothing more than fabricated propaganda.”
In setting the records straight, the SDF states in the communiqué that, “some weeks ago, a former Secretary General of the SDF – expelled in 2023 for serious misconduct – chose to join the NUDP alongside a few acquaintances in Bafoussam. Since then, a narrative has been deliberately constructed to create the illusion that the SDF is ‘losing’ members to the NUDP. This is untrue and clearly intended to mislead public opinion.”
According to the party, the said move which is an attempt to “build political relevance by scavenging on isolated cases of disgraced former members reflect a strategy of desperation.”
The party holds that, “Rather than presenting their own vision and programs to the Cameroonian people, some actors appear more interested in tarnishing the image and credibility of a political party that has remained independent, uncompromised and untainted by regime politics.”
Maintaining that its sole focus is the October 12 election, the SDF urges its supporters to remain vigilant as they struggle to secure victory in the forthcoming election.
SDF celebrates relocation of polling stations
Following Elections Cameroon (ELECAM)’s order last August 14, for the immediate withdrawal and relocation of all polling stations situated in palaces, chieftaincies, police stations, military barracks, and other sites deemed inaccessible to the general public, the SDF continues to rejoice, in what it considers a major victory to secure a credible electoral process.
ELECAM’s decision comes after a formal complaint was submitted by Hon. Osih Joshua, SDF national chairman and the party’s candidate in the October 12 Presidential election, last July 21, 2025. In his correspondence to the chairperson of the Electoral Board, Osih had called for the strict enforcement of Section 96(4) of the Electoral Code, which states: “Every polling station shall be located in public premises or premises open to the public.”
In a strong and positive manner, Osih argued why voting couldn’t take place in such stations, citing accessibility and monitoring as major aspects.
The SDF, in the letter, held that, a total of 1,153 polling stations were situated in locations hardly accessible and not neutral. From its findings, the party pointed that 12 polling stations were located in military barracks, with five others located within army headquarters. It also denounced the location of a polling station within the premise of the Presidency of the Republic as well as within traditional palaces.
The step taken by ELECAM thus confirms the geniuneness of the Osih outing, adding weight to the SDF, as one party who sees clearly, understands procedures and is pushing for positive change in Cameroon.