Paul Biya, 92, is seeking an eighth term in the presidential election scheduled for October 12, potentially extending his rule until he is nearly 100 years old. His announcement was made via posts on social media. Biya has been in power since 1982, and there are ongoing concerns regarding his health. Despite calls from some party members for him to run again, opposition groups highlight the lack of democratic development during his long presidency. There are indications that political transition in Cameroon has stalled under Biya's continued leadership.
"I am a candidate in the presidential election, he wrote. Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the urgency of the challenges we face."
"Biya, who is seeking a new term that could keep him in office until he is nearly 100, came to power more than four decades ago in 1982, when his predecessor, Ahmadou Ahidjo, resigned."
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