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The Group of Cameroonian Progressives (French : Groupe des Progressistes du Cameroun, GPC) was a political alliance in Cameroon.

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History

The alliance was formed by the Cameroonian National Action Movement and the Socialist Party of Cameroon. [1] The alliance received 4.5% of the vote in the April 1960 parliamentary elections, winning seven seats. [2]

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The alliance joined Ahmadou Ahidjo's Cameroonian Union-led government in May 1960, with GPC members Charles Assalé and Charles Okala becoming Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. [1] The alliance merged into the UC the following year. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Mark Dike DeLancey, Rebecca Neh Mbuh & Mark W DeLancey (2010) Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Cameroon, Scarecrow Press, p197
  2. ↑ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p181 ISBN   0-19-829645-2
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