US EditionCourt Clears Path As Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Biya Seeks Eighth Term Despite Opposition Challenge - TheNigeriaLawyer
4 Articles
4 Articles
The Cameroonian Constitutional Council, ruling as a last resort, rejected this Friday afternoon, 22 August in Yaoundé the request of the opponent Akere Muna to declare President Paul Biya ineligible for the presidential election of 7 October 2024. The request was deemed "unjustified" after a little more than two hours of hearing.
Constitutional Court Clears Way for President Biya’s Re-Election
CameroonOnline.ORG | On Friday, August 22, 2025, Cameroon’s Constitutional Court rejected a legal challenge attempting to disqualify President Paul Biya from seeking a new term. The petition, filed by opposition candidate Akere Muna of the Univers Party, was dismissed by Court President Clement Atangana following two hours of legal argument and a private deliberation process. … The post Constitutional Court Clears Way for President Biya’s Re-Ele…
Court Clears Path As Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Biya Seeks Eighth Term Despite Opposition Challenge - TheNigeriaLawyer
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council on Friday rejected an attempt to bar veteran President Paul Biya from contesting for an eighth term in office, paving the way for him to extend his nearly 43 years in power. Biya, at 92, is the world’s oldest serving president and is seeking another seven-year mandate in elections scheduled for October 12. His age, health, and capacity to govern have become central issues in the political debate. The challenge w…
The Constitutional Council of Cameroon rejected the application made by Akere Muna, considering it not justified. For many observers, this decision hardly surprises this institution as much as it is perceived as a court responsible for legitimizing decisions in favour of the current power. The composition of the Council, exclusively from the Democratic Rally of the Cameroonian People, feeds criticisms of its lack of impartiality and reinforces t…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
