Will this planet's oldest president retain his title and woo a nation of youthful voters?
This world's oldest head of state - 92-year-old Paul Biya - has pledged Cameroon's electorate "better days are ahead" as he pursues his eighth consecutive term in office this weekend.
The elderly leader has remained in power since 1982 - another seven-year mandate could see him rule for half a century reaching almost a century old.
Campaign Controversies
He defied broad demands to resign and drew backlash for only showing up for a single campaign event, using the majority of the election season on a 10-day personal visit to Europe.
A backlash regarding his dependence on an computer-generated campaign video, as his challengers courted supporters in person, saw him rush north upon his arrival.
Youth Population and Unemployment
This indicates for the great bulk of the people, Biya remains the sole leader they remember - above 60% of Cameroon's thirty million residents are under the age of 25.
Young campaigner Marie Flore Mboussi urgently wants "different faces" as she believes "longevity in power naturally results in a sort of complacency".
"Following four decades, the population are tired," she declares.
Youth unemployment has been a particular issue of concern for most of the aspirants running in the political race.
Almost 40% of youthful citizens aged from 15 and 35 are unemployed, with 23% of college-educated youth experiencing problems in obtaining regular work.
Opposition Contenders
Apart from youth unemployment, the election system has also stirred debate, particularly regarding the removal of Maurice Kamto from the presidential race.
The removal, confirmed by the Constitutional Council, was generally denounced as a tactic to stop any significant opposition to President Biya.
12 candidates were approved to compete for the leadership position, comprising an ex-government official and Bello Bouba Maigari - each ex- Biya colleagues from the northern region of the country.
Election Challenges
Within the nation's Anglophone Northwest and South-West territories, where a extended separatist conflict continues, an poll avoidance closure has been imposed, paralysing business activities, travel and schooling.
Rebel groups who have enforced it have warned to target anyone who participates.
Since 2017, those working toward a independent territory have been clashing with government forces.
The conflict has until now caused the deaths of at least 6,000 individuals and caused approximately half a million residents from their houses.
Vote Outcome
After Sunday's vote, the legal body has 15 days to declare the results.
The government official has earlier advised that none of the contenders is allowed to claim success in advance.
"Candidates who will try to reveal findings of the leadership vote or any unofficial win announcement contrary to the rules of the republic would have crossed the red line and should be ready to face penalties matching their offense."