(1) Candidates for the office of President of the Republic must be in full possession of their civic and political rights and must be aged 35 (thirty-five) years and above by the date of election.
(2) They shall be Cameroonian citizens by birth and show proof of having resided in Cameroon for an uninterrupted period of at least 12 (twelve) months and of having their names entered in the electoral register by the date of election.
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In force from 19-04-2012 (date unconfirmed)Source page 36
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