On January 13, 2026, employees of SOCAPALM joined workers across Cameroon to elect their staff representatives. This biennial exercise serves as a cornerstone for industrial peace, ensuring a structured bridge between the workforce and management for the next two years.For the employees, the election is more than a formality; it is a vital safeguard for their rights. Foka Paul of the Accounting Department emphasized the dual mission of the delegates: “It is a pleasure to vote knowing these individuals will defend our interests if problems arise. But there is also an informational goal—ensuring employees are aware of insurance benefits and the life of the association. Ultimately, we want to improve the work environment for everyone.”Management echoed this sentiment, viewing the elections as a tool for corporate stability. Madam Basso Gladice, HR Director, highlighted the company’s proactive approach to social dialogue. She noted that in 2023 alone, the salary grid was revalued twice to remain competitive.”We have ensured all stakeholders are aware of the issues at stake,” Madam Basso stated. “Beyond salaries, we are focusing on healthcare, continuous training, and creating a sense of pride and belonging through convivial corporate events.”The voting process was closely monitored by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, union representatives, and independent observers. Mr. Wete Flobert, HR Manager, reported a high sense of maturity among the staff, noting that by mid-day, over 80% of voters had already cast their ballots across various sites.However,Stephanie Tchiaga Deumakoua, an observer at the Bonanjo headquarters, described an organized atmosphere: “The offices opened at 9:00 AM. We guided voters through the process—explaining the bulletins and the distinction between the electoral colleges to ensure no one felt frustrated or influenced.”The elections spanned multiple sites, including plantations and administrative hubs. Below is a summary of the newly elected delegates for the 2026-2028 mandate:1.
SOCAPALM Head Office (Bonanjo)
1st College: Samuel Koum (Full), Romain Kadjie (Substitute).
2nd College: Désiré Nolla, Armand Désiré Mani (Full); Emmanuel Sougoug, Régine Ngo Nyemb (Substitutes).
2. Camseeds plantation site;With a high turnout of 92.35%, four unions shared the representation:USLC: HAMADOU PKOCTE Alexandre* CSTC:BILO’O ONDJA’A Micheline* FO: ISSEMOU Yves William* CSAC:BAMEA Jean Paul Lazare
3. Dibombari Subdivision;The CSAC union led the polls here, securing 2 of the 5 available seats.Elected (CSAC): SEGUE III Moise, EZEMBE NKENG BENEDICK.Elected (USLC): MANDONE BESSOLA MADELEINE GRÂCE, NZEUDJIEU FOYANG CARLOS URBAIN.Elected (CSTC): WOUMO HOULIBELE.
4. Eséka Plantation;1st College: Yomkil Jean Michel, Ndengue Kotto Noé, Lamal Abel Patrick.2nd College: Telep Telep Pierre.
5. Mbongo Plantation1st College: MEFIRE ADAMOU, EKEME ERNEST FRANÇAIS, LE MIEN BALTAZARD, NGON MBONGO TJONOCK (Epse ANDA ALICE).2nd College: KENFACK (Epse SONWA MICHELINE).
6. Mbambou Site:CSAC dominated the voting at this site, winning the majority of seats in both colleges.Key Full Members:ARISTIDE JEMEA, NDINGUE EPOH, SYMPHORIEN NYASSA ZOA.
7. Kienké Plantation:A massive turnout saw 580 voters in the 1st College.Full Members: ESSAMA II Henriette, NANGA Simeon Norbert, REMAILA Marcel, NYETT Silvère Arsène, NSHIONG Albert.
8. Edéa Site:Operating under a Single College system, CSAC received 64.14% of the vote.Full Members: Mme BAYOCK Catherine Gisèle, M. ATSAMA ATOUBA David, Mme MEKOTEU Hortense, M. FRANCIS NJI TATAH, M. BOGNOU Augustin.
Nevertheless,with the conclusion of these elections, SOCAPALM reinforces its commitment to a “permanent social dialogue.” The newly elected delegates now face the task of balancing employee welfare with the operational goals of the company, ensuring that the fruit of their collective labor continues to provide for both the workforce and the employer.
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