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Clément Atangana, Cameroon's Constitutional Council President, dies at 85
Clément Atangana, the first president of Cameroon's Constitutional Council, died in Paris on October 4, 2026, at the age of 85 following a long illness. Atangana, a prominent magistrate, had led the institution since its establishment in 2018.
His leadership was marked by significant political influence, as the Council was responsible for adjudicating electoral disputes. Atangana presided over the Council during the 2018 and 2025 presidential elections, often issuing rulings that rejected opposition petitions, leading to criticisms regarding the institution's independence.
Following his death, Professor Paul Nchoji Nkwi, the eldest member of the Council, has been called to serve as interim president to ensure institutional continuity. Under Cameroonian law, the President of the Republic will be responsible for appointing a permanent successor to fill the vacancy.
The Chadian Constitutional Council has expressed its condolences to Cameroon, recognizing Atangana's contributions to constitutional justice in Africa.
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Clément Atangana · Constitutional Council · Constitutional Council of Cameroon · Jean-Bernard Padaré · Maurice Kamto · Paul Biya · Paul Nchoji Nkwi · RDPC
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Professor Paul Nchoji Nkwi, the eldest member of the council, will serve as interim head of the Constitutional Council. kessiya.com · www.237online.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Under Cameroonian law, the President of the Republic must appoint a new permanent president following a vacancy caused by death. www.237online.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Constitutional Council is responsible for supervising electoral disputes and ensuring constitutional compliance. kessiya.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Atangana presided over the Constitutional Council during the 2018 and 2025 presidential elections. mimimefoinfos.com · voixdufaso.info · fr.journalducameroun.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Paul Biya ordered the medical evacuation of Clément Atangana to France. www.lebledparle.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Clément Atangana died on October 4, 2026, in Paris, France, at the age of 85. kessiya.com · mimimefoinfos.com · tchadvision.com · voixdufaso.info · www.newsducamer.com · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Clément Atangana was the first president of Cameroon's Constitutional Council, serving since its establishment in 2018. kessiya.com · mimimefoinfos.com · voixdufaso.info · fr.journalducameroun.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Chadian Constitutional Council sent a message of condolence to Cameroon following Atangana's death. tchadvision.com