2O26 LEGISLATIVE YEAR

Senator Fon Chafa Isaac Calls for People-Centred Bills

Senator Fon Chafa Isaac Calls for People-Centred Bills

As Cameroon’s Parliament opens the March 2026 legislative session, Fon Chafa Isaac, Senator representing Ngoketunjia in the North West Region, has outlined clear expectations for the government’s legislative agenda, urging the executive to translate campaign promises into concrete laws that respond to the aspirations of citizens.

Speaking at the start of the new parliamentary year, Senator Fon Chafa Isaac stressed that the session carries significant weight, coming shortly after the re-election of Paul Biya as President of the Republic. According to the senator, the government bench now has a responsibility to present bills that reflect the commitments made to Cameroonians during the electoral campaign.

“The expectations of the population are high,” he noted, adding that Parliament must play its constitutional role by carefully scrutinizing proposed legislation.

He maintained that senators would support and vote into law any bill that genuinely aligns with the needs and aspirations of the people.

“If the government tables reforms that correspond to what was promised to the population, and if these reforms truly address their expectations, then as senators we will not hesitate to support them,” he stated.

Beyond the broader legislative agenda, the Ngoketunjia lawmaker also welcomed ongoing reforms in land governance, particularly provisions that recognize the role of traditional authorities in land certification processes. He described the measure as a progressive step that acknowledges the historical and cultural realities surrounding land ownership.

According to Senator Fon Chafa Isaac, involving traditional rulers in land certification strengthens legitimacy and helps safeguard community interests. He emphasized that traditional authorities remain custodians of ancestral heritage and play a crucial role in preserving the historical identity of land within communities.

“For us, it is a very positive development because the traditional authority, who is the custodian of our ancestors and community heritage, is now part of the land certification process,” he explained.

As the March session unfolds, the senator’s remarks reflect a broader call for legislation that bridges political commitments with tangible governance reforms an expectation many observers say will shape parliamentary debates in the months ahead.