Clément Atangana, the first president of the Constitutional Council of Cameroon, died on October 4, 2026, in Paris, France, after an illness. Born on December 20, 1941, in Ekoumeyeck par Ngomedzap, within the Nyong et So’o region, Atangana was a prominent figure in Cameroon’s judiciary. He was notably known for frequently declaring petitions “inadmissible,” a phrase synonymous with his leadership of the Constitutional Council since his appointment on February 7, 2018. He presided over the Council during contentious presidential elections in 2018 and 2025, both of which saw challenges to the official results by candidates Maurice Kamto (MRC) and Issa Tchiroma Bakary, respectively. Despite accusations of being under the control of the ruling government, the Council did not rule in favor of any opposition petitions during his eight-year tenure. Atangana was receiving medical care in France when he passed away, leaving behind a legacy deeply intertwined with Cameroon's electoral history. A circulated video from after the 2025 election shows him expressing satisfaction with both the winning candidate and the Council's work.