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Cameroon's President Biya, 92, Announces Bid for Eighth Term in Office
CAMEROON, JUL 13 – At 92, Paul Biya aims to extend his 43-year rule despite criticism over his health, governance, and opposition candidates challenging his bid for another seven-year term.
- Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya declared his intention to seek an eighth term in the presidential election scheduled for 12 October 2025.
- Since the 2008 constitutional revision eliminated restrictions on the number of times a president can be re-elected, he has been able to continue holding office indefinitely, maintaining his leadership since 1982 despite increasing challenges.
- A number of opposition figures, including the 2018 presidential runner-up and several other prominent candidates, have announced their intention to run, while efforts continue among opposition groups to consolidate support against Paul Biya’s extended tenure.
- Biya announced his decision to run, explaining that he had chosen to answer the urgent appeals from all 10 regions and the diaspora, emphasizing his strong commitment to addressing the critical difficulties confronting the country.
- The election will test Biya’s enduring dominance despite criticism over his age, health, governance, and opposition claims of election irregularities and political division.
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Paul Biya has been ruling Cameroon for over 40 years. Even at 92, the controversial president has not had enough and is running for his eighth term.
This announcement comes at a time when Camp Biya has recently experienced several defections in its ranks: the minister responsible for employment and vocational training and a historic ally of the President of Cameroon declared themselves candidates.
Cameroon’s President announces run for eighth Presidential term
WEB DESK: Cameroon’s longstanding leader, President Paul Biya, aged 92, has officially declared his intention to run for an eighth presidential term in the upcoming election scheduled for October 12. As the world’s oldest sitting head of state, Biya’s continued leadership could see him in office until nearly 100 years of age. In a series of posts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) , Biya reaffirmed his commitment to serve, stating, “I…
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