President Paul Biya of Cameroon is set to contest the country’s presidential election once again at the age of 93.
Biya, currently 91 years old, is Africa’s longest-serving president. He aims to secure an eighth term in the 2026 Presidential Election, which means he will be 93 at that time.
Kennedy Wandera, founder of the Foreign Press Association Africa, revealed this information on Thursday, August 22, citing TheEastAfrican.
The report stated: “Cameroon is scheduled to hold its next presidential election in 2025, but longtime President Paul Biya, who will be 93, has confirmed his intention to run.”
If he wins the election and completes the new seven-year term, Biya will turn 100 in 2032.
The report also highlighted that Biya’s decision to postpone the election by a year, moving it from 2025 to 2026, has angered the opposition in Cameroon.
Furthermore, it suggests that opposition politicians may not be permitted to compete, potentially allowing Biya to win another term and serve for an additional seven years.
Biya has held the presidency for 42 years since 1982 and served as Prime Minister for seven years prior, from 1975 to 1982. He has postponed parliamentary and municipal elections until 2026.
“The Cameroonian parliament approved Biya’s request last month to delay parliamentary and municipal elections until 2026, citing a crowded political calendar,” the report noted.
