Faith
Cameroon’s Evangelicals Call for Godly Leadership
Faith Facts
- Evangelical leaders in Cameroon urge voters to seek peace and godly leadership in the upcoming presidential election.
- The Evangelical Alliance of Cameroon calls for voting anchored in justice, unity, and biblical reverence.
- The nation faces deep political divides, violent conflict, and ongoing governance concerns.
As Cameroon approaches a critical presidential election, the nation’s evangelical leaders are appealing for peace, moral integrity, and Christ-centered leadership to guide their country through times of unrest and division. The Evangelical Alliance of Cameroon, representing nearly seven million believers, released a statement reminding citizens of the biblical principle that all authority is established by God for the purpose of justice.
“All authority comes from God, and the governing authority is a servant of God, established to administer justice according to His will,” the Alliance declared, referencing Romans 13:1.
The statement highlighted the need for a president who embodies Christian virtues: a peacemaker, a unifier, and someone committed to restoring national unity in a spirit of humility and service. Rev. Dr. Teyabe Alphonse and Rev. Dr. Jean Libom Li Likeng emphasized that leadership must transcend political, ethnic, or social boundaries.
Current President Paul Biya, now 92, is seeking another term after more than forty years in office. His leadership has stirred both hope and concern among the faithful, with some church voices calling for new stewardship and an end to practices contrary to godly values.
“I am well aware of the problems that concern you, I know the unfulfilled expectations that make you doubt the future. Based on my own experience, I can assure you that these problems are not insurmountable,” Biya said during a campaign event.
Amid persistent unrest, corruption, and violence—particularly affecting the nation’s English-speaking regions and facing jihadist threats—the call for leadership rooted in faith and integrity remains urgent. The Alliance’s message is clear: reject corruption, restore reverence for God in public life, and seek a leader who advances Africa’s God-given destiny in hope and unity.
“The rise of Africa is the calling of this generation, as foretold in Isaiah 60:1–5. As the nation prepares to choose its next leader, we pray that Cameroon will move forward in peace, integrity, and faith in God.”
Now more than ever, Cameroonian believers are uniting in prayer for wisdom at the polls and for God’s guidance over their nation’s future. Let us join in praying for justice, peace, and the sovereign hand of the Lord upon Cameroon.