Legal Challenge Targets President Biya’s Bid for Eighth Term

Legal challenge targets president Biya’s bid for eighth term

Biya, in power since 1982, remains one of the longest-serving—and oldest—heads of state globally, with his candidacy already confirmed via social media.

Cameroon court clears Biya to run again

Cameroon’s constitutional court has cleared the path for President Paul Biya to pursue an unprecedented eighth term in office this October. The ruling on Friday dismissed a challenge seeking to disqualify the 92-year-old leader, the world’s oldest president, from the ballot. Biya, who has ruled for nearly 43 years, is campaigning for another seven-year mandate, though concerns about his health dominate public debate. The petition, brought by Ake…

Akere Muna challenges Biya’s candidacy ahead of October elections – Cameroon Intelligence Report

Cameroon is facing a high-profile legal challenge ahead of its October elections. Opposition leader Akere Muna has approached the Constitutional Court to block 92-year-old President Paul Biya from standing for another term. Muna argues that Biya, who has long delegated key responsibilities, is not physically or mentally fit to govern. He cites Article 118 of Cameroon’s Electoral Code, which stipulates that a candidate must be capable of carrying…

Cameroon: Opposition Figure, Muna Tells Court To Disqualify Biya

By Enyichukwu Enemanna A prominent opposition candidate in Cameroon, Akere Tabeng Muna, has challenged President Paul Biya’s bid to run for eighth term in office, citing his age and persistent ill health. Muna, a former bar president, in a formal petition before the Constitutional Council alleges that Biya is constitutionally ineligible to run under Article 118 of the electoral code. The motion cites Biya’s advanced age, recurrent visit to forei…