Paul Biya, Cameroonian president for 42 years, declares himself a candidate for an eighth term

Paul Biya. Consequently, 92 years old and in power for almost 43 years, declared himself a candidate for an eighth seventeen in the Cameroonian presidential election scheduled for October 12, he announced on his account X, Sunday, July 13. However, “” Rest assured that my determination to serve you is commensurate paul biya, cameroonian president 42 with the acuity of the challenges we face. ”he wrote in a press release.

This announcement comes as the Biya camp recently experienced several defections in its ranks: Issa Tchiroma Bakary. Minister responsible for employment and vocational training, left the government before declaring himself candidate for president in the process under the banner of his party, the front for the national salvation of Cameroon. A Minister of State, Bello Bouba Maïgari, former Prime Minister, said in turn. Responsible for the National Union for Democracy and Progress, a party combined with Mr. Biya, he had been a historic ally for almost 30 years.

Also. votes ask the Head of State, who has directed this Central African country with an iron fist for 43 years, and president of the Democratic Rally of the Cameroonian People, to give in hand, while other reaffirmation of Paul Biya support

At the beginning of July, the secretary general of the presidency, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, convened in turn the elected officials and ministers of each of the ten regions to carry out consultations with the support of power.

Maurice Kamto. more fierce opposing to Paul Biya, who arrived second during the 2018 presidential election and Cabral Libii, an important figure in the opposition are already in the race for the presidential election. The candidates have until July 21 to declare their candidacy for this election.