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Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Announces 8th Term Bid
In a move that’s stirring both curiosity and controversy, Cameroon’s long-serving President, Paul Biya, has officially declared his intention to run for president once again — at the age of 92.
Biya, who has been in power since 1982, made the announcement via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on July 13. His message to the nation read: *I am a candidate in the presidential election. Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the urgency of the challenges we face.
With this declaration, Biya is positioning himself for an unprecedented eighth term, potentially remaining in office until close to the age of 100. Back in 2008, he eliminated term limits from the constitution, giving himself the legal green light to stay in power indefinitely.
While his announcement didn’t come as a complete surprise — given his recent activity on social media — it has officially confirmed what many already suspected. Biya had been steadily posting updates on his X account, building anticipation ahead of the reveal.
However, his age and health have been growing concerns among both citizens and observers. Last year, he vanished from public view for 42 days, prompting rumors about his well-being. The government later dismissed those speculations and even went as far as banning public discussion about his health, citing national security.
Critics argue that Biya’s leadership has overseen economic struggles and persistent insecurity in various regions of the country. Additionally, he rarely makes public appearances and often delegates responsibilities to close aides, particularly his powerful
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