President Paul Biya of Cameroon plans to run for the country’s presidential election at the age of 93.
President Biya, the longest-serving leader in Africa, is currently 91 years of age.
He will contest in the 2026 Presidential Election to seek an eighth term, by which time he will be 93.
Cameroon’s President Plans To Run For Re-election At The Age of 93
Founder of the Foreign Press Association Africa, Kennedy Wandera disclosed this Thursday, August 22, citing TheEastAfrican.
The report stated: “Cameroon is due to hold its next presidential election in 2025. Longtime President Paul Biya will be 93. He has confirmed that he will contest.”
“If he wins the election, and completes the new seven-year mandate, Biya will be 100 years in 2032.
As per the report, President Biya’s decision to postpone the election by a year (from 2025 to 2026) and to permit his participation despite his age has elicited discontent among the opposition in Cameroon.
The report stated that opposition politicians may not be allowed to contest, leaving Biya free to win again and serve for 7 years.
Biya has served as the President for 42 years since 1982. He also served as the Prime Minister for 7 years from 1975 to 1982 before then.
He postponed the Parliamentary and Municipal elections until 2026.
“Cameroon’s parliament approved Biya’s request to postpone parliamentary and municipal elections until 2026, citing a crowded political calendar.”