The Best Is Still To Come – Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Seeks Eight Term
Cameroonian President Paul Biya announced that he would be seeking an eighth term in office in October’s presidential election.
Biya, who is the world’s oldest serving President, is 92 years old.
He announced his intent on Sunday via his official X and Facebook accounts in French and English.
“I’m running for the presidential election on October 12, 2025,” the Facebook post reads.
“Rest assured that my determination to serve you is matched to the severity of the challenges before us. Together there are no challenges we cannot overcome. The best is still to come.”
Biya’s decision to contest the presidential elections could keep him in power until he is nearly 100.
He came to power more than four decades ago in 1982.
Last month, there wwre rumours of a military coup ousting Biya
Rumours about the 92-year-old president’s death last year sparked widespread speculation after he was absent from the public space for over a month.
The government responded by banning local media from discussing his health and officially denying the rumours, confirming he was alive and in good health, often resting in Geneva.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
