Is the world's oldest leader set for an eighth term?
Summary
Cameroon’s constitutional council has confirmed that President Paul Biya can run for another term in the upcoming election, while opposition leader Maurice Kamto has been excluded. Biya, at 92 years old, has led Cameroon for nearly 43 years and is seeking his eighth term in office. Of the 83 candidates who applied, only 12 were approved to run.Key Facts
- President Paul Biya is running for an eighth term in Cameroon at the age of 92.
- Biya has led the country since 1982 and is considered the world's oldest serving head of state.
- Opposition leader Maurice Kamto was excluded from the election due to internal disputes within his party.
- Cameroon’s electoral body, Elecam, approved 12 out of 83 candidates who applied to run.
- Common reasons for candidate disqualification included incomplete files and multiple party endorsements.
- Other notable candidates include Bello Bouba Maigari and Issa Tchiroma Bakary, both former allies of Biya.
- Bello Bouba Maigari and Issa Tchiroma Bakary have split from Biya and are running independently.
- Cabral Libii, a younger candidate, is making his second attempt at the presidency and previously secured third place in 2018.
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