Paul Biya, Cameroon’s 91-year-old president, plans to run in the postponed presidential election, now scheduled for 2026. If he wins, it will be his eighth term, potentially extending his rule until 2032, when he would be 100.
Biya, who has held power since 1982, is Africa’s longest-serving leader.
The decision to delay the election and his potential candidacy has stirred considerable controversy, particularly among opposition groups.
There are concerns about the election’s fairness, with fears that opposition candidates may be barred from running, increasing the chances of Biya’s victory.
The postponement of both parliamentary and municipal elections until 2026 has further fueled discontent in the country.
