Cameroon bars main challenger to longtime leader from presidential race
Summary
Cameroon’s electoral commission has not accepted Maurice Kamto’s application to run in the country’s upcoming presidential election. This decision means President Paul Biya, who has been in power since 1982, may face fewer strong opponents in the election.Key Facts
- Cameroon’s electoral commission, ELECAM, rejected Maurice Kamto’s presidential candidacy.
- Kamto was the main rival to President Paul Biya and had previously come second in the 2018 election.
- ELECAM did not provide reasons for Kamto’s exclusion, and candidates have two days to appeal.
- Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, has been in power since 1982 and is seeking re-election.
- Security forces were placed near ELECAM headquarters in response to concerns about possible protests.
- There were 83 candidates initially, but only 13 were approved, excluding Kamto.
- The United Nations warned about potential unrest following the announcement.
- The final list of candidates will be published after considering any challenges to the provisional list.
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