By Boris Esono Nwenfor
BUEA, Cameroon – The Cameroon Democratic Front (FDC) presidential candidate, Hiram Samuel Iyodi, on Monday carried his campaign message to the Adamawa Region, following a tour of the North.
Iyodi began the day with a courtesy visit to the Governor’s Office in Ngaoundéré, where he reiterated his party’s vision of a federal system of governance and the urgent need for change ahead of the October 12 presidential election.
Addressing supporters, the youthful candidate insisted that his campaign was not about lofty promises but about a program grounded in federalism and local development.
“I’m not a candidate with promises. I’m a candidate with a program that promotes federalism with three levels of decision,” Iyodi declared. “The first one is the Division, the second one, the Region, and the third one, the central state. Our vision is to give all the power to the local officials appointed by the Cameroonian people so they can have the means and the tools to develop the infrastructure.”
Iyodi emphasised that empowering local officials would accelerate development in regions like Adamawa, which have long complained of neglect despite their contribution to the national economy.
The FDC flagbearer also stated that he was open to collaboration or endorsement agreements with any opposition candidate who shares his vision for decentralisation and governance reform. However, he admitted that building a united opposition bloc against the ruling CPDM remained difficult due to ideological differences among the candidates.
Iyodi’s political journey reflects his experience in opposition politics. He was a member of Barrister Akere Muna’s campaign team during the 2018 presidential election and says he has drawn lessons from that attempt at coalition-building.
Now stepping into the national spotlight as one of the youngest candidates in the race, Iyodi expressed confidence about his role in Cameroon’s democratic future. “I look forward to writing a new chapter in the history of Cameroon by becoming the youngest, and only the third president since independence,” he said
From Adamawa, Iyodi Samuel’s caravan is expected to continue hammering on themes of federalism, grassroots empowerment, and political renewal, a message he hopes will resonate with voters eager for structural change.
