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Cameroon Examines Bill to Reintroduce Vice President Role for Succession
The reform would let the president appoint a successor, a move supporters say would strengthen continuity while critics question the process.
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Cameroon plans constitutional reform to create vice president role
The proposed constitutional reform has sparked surprise and criticism among opposition lawmakers, who argue that such a major change is not urgent. They say they were only informed of the draft during the congress session and question the legitimacy of altering the constitution
The bill amending the Cameroonian Constitution was submitted for consideration by the National Assembly and the Senate, which met in Congress in Yaoundé from 2 to 5 April. Initiated by Paul Biya, it aims to create a vice-president position.
In Cameroon, a congressional session of the parliament opened on 2 April 2026 in Yaoundé. Deputies and senators have on their table a text on amendments to certain provisions of the Constitution. The content of the changes desired by the Cameroonian presidency, on the initiative, includes the creation of a post of Vice-President of the Republic.
Cameroon: Parliament Considers Bill To Create Vice President’s Office
By Enyichukwu Enemanna Lawmakers in Cameroon have received an executive bill seeking to create the position of Vice President, a development that has triggered debate among members of parliament, raising questions on its legitimacy and governance. The draft bill, submitted to parliament on April 2, 2026, seeks to amend key provisions of the constitution. President Paul Biya has called for an urgent join session of the National Assembly to accele…
CameroonOnline.ORG | The Cameroonian Parliament, meeting in congress in Yaoundé, is poised to make history. A draft constitutional amendment, currently under discussion, could profoundly transform the organization of executive power and, above all, the mechanism of succession to the presidency. Key takeaways from the draft bill: The major innovation… The post Towards a political turning point in Cameroon: The creation of a vice-presidential post…
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