Call for Applications
For the 2026 legislative and municipal elections in Cameroon
Stop looking for the ideal candidate: become one.
You, the youth, represent more than 60% of the Cameroonian population. However, your presence in the National Assembly and in our municipal councils remains minimal. In 2026, it is time to change the game. The Movement for the Liberation and Development of Cameroon (MLDC) is launching a historic appeal to you: take your destiny into your own hands by running for the 2026 legislative and municipal elections. Do not wait for others to decide for you – enter the political arena and make your voice heard. Become a municipal councilor, a deputy, an actor of change in your community.
Why now? A context to change
The political horizon has never been in greater need of new blood. After more than four decades under the same regime, a real democratic fatigue has set in, leading to a crisis of legitimacy, massive disaffection of the youth, and rampant impoverishment. Endemic corruption, excessive centralization, degraded public services: the current system is showing its limits. But 2026 marks the dawn of a renewal. The next legislative and municipal elections offer a unique opportunity to reshuffle the cards peacefully. The young majority of the population, long kept away from decisions, can finally take over through the ballot box. It is now or never for our generation to make a difference and leave its mark on the future of Cameroon.
Our values, your fight
True to its name, the MLDC places the political liberation and sustainable development of our nation at the heart of its project. We believe that we must unleash the energies of civil society and develop each locality to build a more just and prosperous Cameroon. Our fundamental values guide each of our actions:
- Democratic alternation: After years of political monopoly, the MLDC is committed to establishing a genuine alternation through the ballot box.
- Community development: Development must not remain a slogan. The MLDC advocates for decentralization and support for local initiatives.
- Integrity and transparency: Restoring trust requires exemplarity. Fight against corruption, administrative reform, and transparency.
- Youth & inclusion: The MLDC makes the inclusion of youth and women an imperative for the new generation to access decision-making positions.
"We are a party of alternation, which campaigns for the fulfillment of each citizen," insisted Prof. Jimmy Yab.
Youth at the heart of our strategy
This vision is not just a promise – we are already implementing it within the MLDC. In April 2025, during our ordinary congress, the party reinvented itself by passing the torch to a new generation of leaders. Prof. Jimmy Yab, a respected academic, was elected national president, ushering in a new era.
Under this rejuvenated leadership, youth is more than ever at the center of our strategy. We have launched local coordinations led by young executives and multiplied citizen forums. Our goal? To give you the means to understand the issues, to train you, and to take on responsibilities. The MLDC is not content to denounce the problems: it proposes solutions and prepares the next generation.
And this alternation, we want to build it with you. Whether you are a student, a young professional, a farmer, an artist, or an entrepreneur, your place is among us. The MLDC is committed to training, mentoring, and supporting you. Together, we will bring to life this plural, just, and prosperous Cameroon that we long for.
Take part in the change now
The voice of the youth must resonate in our town halls and in the Assembly. Turn your convictions into actions. The MLDC is here to support you, because your success will be that of all of Cameroon.
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