An Assessment of the Liability of Electricity suppliers under Cameroonian Law

Abstract

Electricity access in Cameroon is about 65-88% in urban areas and about 14% in rural areas. However,

the product or service may still reach the final consumer but does not conform to quality, sample,

specification, merchantability and fitness for purpose. There is no doubt that consumers in Cameroon

electricity sector are protected by a superfluity of laws though most consumers are not conscious or

aware and, in most cases, they shy away due to litigational bottlenecks. Nevertheless, establishing

liability of electricity suppliers under Cameroonian law can be seen from the civil perspective and even

within the domain of criminal law. This paper therefore probs into assessing the liability of electricity

suppliers and the quality of electricity services under Cameroonian Law. It is therefore ascertained that

though there exist patchwork of laws in this sector, consumers still remain vulnerable. Some

recommendations are made to move beyond many failures inter alia; strong competition, responsible

consumer attitude and a favorable and enabling environment to seek court redress.