In a striking display of political continuity amid mounting unrest, Paul Biya, aged 92, has been re-elected as the President of Cameroon, securing his eighth consecutive term. This victory makes him the oldest sitting head of state in the world as of 2025. The election, held on October 12, was marred by low public confidence, widespread protests, and claims of electoral irregularities, further intensifying Cameroon’s already volatile political climate.
The Constitutional Council of Cameroon officially announced Biya’s re-election, awarding him 53.66% of the vote, while his main opponent, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, garnered 35.19%. The voter turnout was 57.7%, a moderate figure given the backdrop of unrest and security challenges.
The election period witnessed,
Despite these concerns, the ruling party maintained that the election was fair and dismissed opposition claims as politically motivated.
Paul Biya first came to power in 1982 following the resignation of Cameroon’s first president, Ahmadou Ahidjo. Since then, he has remained a central figure in Cameroonian politics, maintaining power through multiple constitutional changes that eliminated presidential term limits.
Biya’s tenure is marked by,
While his older supporters value the stability and continuity he represents, critics argue that his prolonged rule stifles democratic progress and sidelines youth aspirations.
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