1997 Cameroonian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Cameroon on 17 May 1997. The ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement won 116 of the 180 seats, including seven constituencies through by-elections after the first results were cancelled by the Supreme Court due to serious irregularities.

1997 Cameroonian parliamentary election
17 May 1997
PartyLeader % Seats +/–
RDPC Paul Biya 48.46 109 +21
SDF John Fru Ndi 23.74 43 New
UNDP Maigari Bello Bouba 13.59 13 −55
UPC 2.72 1 −17
UDC Adamou Ndam Njoya 2.65 5 New
MDR 2.48 1 −5
LMCY 0.45 1 New
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
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