Cameroon's Presidential Election: Paul Biya Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Record Candidacies

Paul Biya's Long Reign

• 👴 At 92 years old, Paul Biya is the world's oldest head of state and is seeking his eighth term as President of Cameroon.
• 🗓️ If re-elected, he would be nearly 100 years old by the end of his term, having been in power since 1982.
• 👥 Approximately 80% of Cameroon's population was born after Biya took office, with many calling for change.

Record Number of Candidates

• 📝 A record 81 candidates have submitted applications to run in the upcoming presidential election.
• ⏳ The deadline for submitting applications was July 21st.
• 📢 The final list of candidates will be published by Elections Cameroon on August 13th.

Notable Opposition Figures

• 🗣️ Among the 81 candidates are prominent opposition figures, including Maurice Camto, who placed second in the 2018 elections.
• 🏛️ Other candidates, such as Isaachurum Bakari and Bellow Buba Magari, are former ministers who recently resigned from their government positions.

Election Timeline

• 🗳️ The presidential elections are scheduled for October 12th.
• 📣 Following the publication of the candidate list, there will be a 15-day campaign period for candidates to win over voters.