Cameroon’s Constitutional Council will hear arguments on June 17, 2026, regarding a presidential decree extending the mandates of municipal councilors until February 28, 2027. The decree, issued on May 4, 2026, extends the terms of councilors initially elected on February 20, 2020. The opposition Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC) filed a complaint, arguing the decree is unconstitutional and encroaches on the parliament’s legislative authority. The MRC contends the decree relies on a recently amended electoral code granting the president broad powers to extend mandates indefinitely. The Council will determine whether the extension aligns with Cameroon’s constitution, acting as the ultimate arbiter of constitutional legality. The MRC believes the President violated the constitution by issuing the decree. Historically, the Constitutional Council often declares itself incompetent or dismisses such cases, but the MRC hopes for a ruling upholding constitutional principles.