Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 92, says he will seek eighth presidential term
Summary
Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya has declared he will run for an eighth term in the upcoming presidential election on October 12. Biya, in power since 1982 and the world's oldest current head of state, announced his candidacy on social media, drawing attention to discussions about his long rule and health.Key Facts
- Paul Biya is the current president of Cameroon and is 92 years old.
- Biya became president in 1982 after the previous leader, Ahmadou Ahidjo, resigned.
- He announced his intention to run for an eighth term in the October 12 election via social media.
- Biya is the world's oldest serving head of state.
- In 2008, he removed term limits, allowing him to keep running for president.
- Biya won the 2018 election with 71.28% of the vote, amid claims of irregularities by opposition parties.
- His long tenure has faced criticism due to alleged stifling of economic and democratic growth.
- Cameroon has had only two presidents since its independence in the early 1960s.
- Other candidates, including Maurice Kamto, have criticized Biya's long rule and are planning to run in the election.
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