Cameroon’s President strives for a new term to extend the 43-year rule

The world’s oldest head, Cameroon President Paul Bio, 92, said he would work again in October for recesses for 43 years.

“Be sure my determination serves you, corresponds to the urgency of the problems we face,” ” he said in a message on x.

He added that his decision to go for the eighth term came after the “numerous and persistent” calls from all regions in Cameroon and the diaspora.

The bio administration faced criticism about corruption, theft, poor management and inability to solve security problems. There were also concern about his health and ability to manage.

His Lack of public for over six weeks last year led to speculation About his well -being and unjustified rumors he died.

His candidacy was expected, but was not officially confirmed to a social media message on Sunday.

Bio has never lost the election after power in 1982, and if he wins another seven -year term, he may become president until he is almost 100.

Cameroon is growing from the inside and outside of Cameroon to retreat and give way to the fresh leadership in the Central -African country.

His candidacy stems from a recent political divorce with key allies from the northern regions that were crucial in helping the safe votes in the previous election from this part of the country.

Two of these men – the famous Minister Isa Tirome Bakari and former Prime Minister Bela Buba Maygari – Recently quit the ruling coalition And separately announced plans for the election.

Last month, Tchiroma stated that the bio administration he belonged to “broke” public trust, and he switched to a rival party.

Many opposition figures, including the busy 2018 Morris Imo, as well as Joshu Osich, Arera Moon and Cabral Libya, have also announced their candidates.

However, the members of the ruling democratic movement of Cameroon and other supporters have since publicly called for a bio to seek another term. He was already a candidate for facts as a party leader.

In 2008, the bio abolished the restriction of the term, which allowed him to seek the presidency indefinitely.

He won the 2018 election with more than 71% of the vote, although opposition groups have accused of broad violations.