Presidential candidate, Jacques Bouhga, unveils plan for country's transformation.

The event was organised to share the candidate’s vision, priorities and propositions with member of the press. 

It was marked by the launch of his 500-page book titled: “Kamerun, Propositions pour un nouveau depart” roughly translated as “Kamerun, The New Start”.

Speaking during the event, the CNCM party flagbearer argued that Cameroon can develop within a few years if it undertakes fundamental economic, socio-political and cultural reforms and pushes strongly towards greater African integration and democritisation of the UN. 

Given the country’s rich human, material, and natural resources, Dr Bouhga reasoned that Cameroon can develop very quickly without “the outside world,” or help from the Western powers or from international financial institutions. 

“Cameroon is much richer than these ‘international institutions’. In reality, we are begging for money from people who are less wealthy than us. This disgraceful behaviour must end this year,” Dr Bouhga said, before stressing that “we just need to reorganize how these resources are used”.

Proposals to transform nation

In his non-exhaustive list of proposals for a new Cameroon, the politician proposed a peaceful resolution of the Anglophone crisis that has spilt blood since 2017.

He also brought forth the creation of industrial zones, roads, railways and airport in each of the 58 Divisions in Cameroon to ensure more jobs are created for the youth and the rapid development of the country.

He also proposed a new model for financing the economy which he described as the “popular model” or the “100franc model” as over reliance on the state, bank loans, a few wealthy investors, or international institutions cannot work for a country like Cameroon, where investment needs in sectors like electricity and road network are very high. 

“It is better for the economy to finance a billion-dollar project with ten million investors each investing 100 francs than to finance the project with one investor investing 1 billion. The economic benefits of the project for the country will not be the same. Cameroon, like other developing countries, made a mistake by favoring the ‘billion-dollar model’ instead of the ‘100-franc model,” he posited.

Regarding the country’s currency, Dr Bouhga acknowledged that though the CFA franc is not the source of its problems, but has held the country back due to its parity with the euro currency does not provide sufficient flexibility for financing the Cameroonian economy and does not facilitate the economy's adjustment in the face of shocks. 

As such, the Cameroonian economist with 22 years of experience at the IMF, advocated exiting from the franc of the French Colonies of Africa, CFA zone and the launch of a new national monetary system called the African Monetary Fund (AMF) with the 'African Drawing Right (ADR)'. 

If plebiscited on October 12, Bouhga pledged to establish a system of health insurance policies negotiated by the government with private companies and a "people's enterprise" to build and manage hospitals while the State focuses on education and research, social affairs, justice, security, and defense. 

Institutional reforms

Further appealing for Cameroonians support and votes, Dr Bouhga vowed to instituted profound reform of institutions especially the judiciary.

“An independent Supreme Court will have to take control of the entire electoral process, from voter registration to the announcement of results. The judges of the Supreme Court will be appointed by the President of the Republic but this choice will have to be confirmed by the people via referendum,” he told the press.

According to Bouhga’s proposal, the Supreme Court may impeach the President of the Republic if he or she violates certain articles of the constitution, particularly those concerning presidential mandates as well as the Chief Justice required to act as interim president in the event of a presidential vacancy and to hold elections within 90 days of taking office.

Drums massive voting to avoid fraud

Going by the CNCM party candidate, the said proposals amongst others contained in his newly published book, are enough to convinced voters to pick his ballot paper on polling day. 

“This is not a dream. It is a social project that I can quickly put into action,” he assured, before reiterating calls for Cameroonians within and beyond the country to support him.

He also emphasised the need to vote massively on election day as he believe a regime change can “cleanly and peacefully”. 

“Politics is like football. You have to win in your head first...because everything happens in your head. When you believe in it, and you do everything to achieve it, you succeed. In our case, winning mentally means taking all the necessary steps to vote on October 12, 2025. If many of us go to vote, we will win even with fraud,” he sounded.

The man Jacque Bouhga

Born on November 30, 1974, Dr Jacques Bouhga Hagbe, is a Cameroonian economist, and prominent Pan-Africanist. 

He has a distinguished academic background with PhD in Economics from Cornell University, USA, Master's degree in Economics from McGill University in Quebec-Canada, and another Master's degree in general engineering, mathematics and physics from the École Centrale des Arts et Manufactures de Paris in France. 

Having worked as economist at the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for about 22 years, Dr Bouhga boast of having an extensive experience on a variety of economic issues across Africa and the Americas. 

His expertise covers critical areas such as fiscal and monetary policy, public financial management, and the complex challenges facing developing countries.

Dr Bouhga-Hagbe is a fervent believer in Africa's immense potential. He is convinced that with visionary leadership and sound economic policies, Cameroon and the entire African continent can achieve remarkable progress, thus meeting the aspirations of their citizens and their diaspora.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3537 of Monday August 18, 2025