The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about the economic consequences of prolonged leadership by individuals whose terms have expired in Cameroonian public and private entities. A recent report, published in May 2026 following March consultations, reveals numerous company leaders are operating despite having exceeded their mandated terms. The IMF links this issue to financial losses, weakened public finances, and increased budgetary risks for the state. Poor governance, insufficient oversight, and inactive or incomplete supervisory bodies contribute to these ongoing financial setbacks. Despite existing legal frameworks established in 2017, ten companies remain non-compliant, and some public enterprises lacked any governance structures in 2024. Over half of key leadership positions were held by individuals with expired or vacant mandates, prompting a government response to address the situation. The legal limit for mandates is nine consecutive years for CEOs and equivalent positions, and six for administrators.