Will the world's oldest leader keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?
This world's most aged head of state - nonagenarian Paul Biya - has assured Cameroon's voters "the future holds promise" as he seeks his 8th consecutive presidential term on Sunday.
The nonagenarian has already been in power since 1982 - an additional seven-year mandate could see him rule for 50 years making him almost a century old.
Campaign Controversies
He defied numerous appeals to step down and drew backlash for making merely a single campaign event, spending most of the campaign period on a week-and-a-half unofficial journey to the European continent.
Criticism concerning his use of an artificial intelligence created campaign video, as his rivals courted constituents in person, prompted his quick return to the northern region after coming back.
Youth Voters and Unemployment
This indicates for the large portion of the people, Biya is the only president they remember - over 60% of the nation's 30 million residents are younger than the age of 25.
Youthful campaigner Marie Flore Mboussi strongly desires "new blood" as she maintains "longevity in power inevitably leads to a sort of inertia".
"With 43 years passed, the population are weary," she declares.
Youth unemployment has been a specific issue of concern for most of the candidates competing in the vote.
Approximately 40% of youthful residents between 15-35 are jobless, with 23% of young graduates experiencing problems in finding regular work.
Rival Contenders
Apart from youth unemployment, the voting procedure has created dispute, particularly regarding the exclusion of an opposition leader from the election contest.
The disqualification, confirmed by the Constitutional Council, was broadly condemned as a tactic to block any serious competition to President Biya.
12 aspirants were approved to vie for the presidency, comprising Issa Tchiroma Bakary and another former ally - each ex- Biya associates from the north of the country.
Voting Challenges
In Cameroon's Anglophone North-West and South-West regions, where a extended separatist conflict continues, an election boycott restriction has been established, halting economic functions, movement and education.
Insurgents who have imposed it have warned to harm individuals who does vote.
Starting four years ago, those seeking to create a separate nation have been battling government forces.
The conflict has to date caused the deaths of at minimum 6k individuals and compelled nearly 500,000 others from their homes.
Election Results
Following the election, the legal body has 15 days to announce the results.
The security chief has already warned that no aspirant is allowed to declare victory beforehand.
"Candidates who will attempt to reveal findings of the presidential election or any self-proclaimed victory contrary to the regulations of the nation would have broken rules and should be ready to encounter retaliatory measures appropriate for their offense."