Constitutional Council: New President, Remy Nama, Abdoulaye Daouda, Sworn In

In a solemn display of republican tradition and institutional continuity, the Parliament of Cameroon convened in a joint congressional sitting in the Paul Biya Glass Palace on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The high-profile event centered on the official swearing-in ceremony for two newly appointed members of the Constitutional Council, drawing top-tier state officials, diplomats, and dignitaries.

Solemn Opening

The session was chaired by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Theodore Datouo, in the presence of Senate President, Boubakary Abdoulaye. Also present to witness the proceedings was Prime Minister and Head of Government, Joseph Dion Ngute, accompanied by members of the cabinet, the President of the Supreme Court, the Prosecutor General, and members of the diplomatic corps.

In Memory Of Clement Atangana

Proceedings began on a somber and respectful note as Hon. Theodore Datouo led the assembly in observing a minute of silence in memory of Mr. Clément Atangana, the inaugural President of the Constitutional Council, who passed away on October 4, 2026. Praising Atangana as a towering figure of the Cameroonian judiciary, Datouo highlighted his decades of devoted service. Notably his leadership of the National Commission for the General Counting of Votes. And his stewardship during the formative years of the Constitutional Council under the leadership of President Paul Biya.

Profiles Of The New Appointees

Turning to the core agenda of the day, Hon. Datouo formally welcomed the two incoming judges appointed by decree of the President of the Republic:

Justice Remy Nama, Aged 69:

Hailing from the Mefou and Akono Division of the Centre Region, Nama is an alumnus of the prestigious National School of Administration and Magistracy, ENAM, Yaounde. A senior judge, he brings extensive field and central ministry experience. Having most recently served as Chargé de Mission at the General Secretariat of the Presidency.

Justice Abdoulaye Daouda, Aged 65:

Born in Figuil, Mayo-Louti Division of North Region, Daouda is similarly a senior judge and an ENAM graduate. He received advanced training in the National School of Administration in Paris, France, specializing in Public Administration and Parliamentary Operations.