The Constitutional Council of Cameroon has registered the 92-year-old incumbent president Paul Biya as a candidate for the presidential election scheduled for October 12. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
If Biya wins the election, he may continue to govern the country until he approaches one hundred years old. A total of 83 candidates intended to participate in the election, but only 12 were eligible to participate as their documents were complete and met the requirements.
The remaining candidates were disqualified from the election due to document deficiencies, unpaid deposits, or multiple candidates being presented from one party. Paul Biya's main rivals include his former allies Bello Bouba Maigari and Issa Tchiroma Bakari, young politician Kabral Libii, anti-corruption lawyer Akere Muna, and Joshua Osih, leader of the Social Democratic Front.
Analysts are highlighting Kabral Libii or Akere Muna as the strongest opposition candidates. However, it is said that Maigari and Tchiroma, who have been active in the government system for many years, may not gain the trust of opposition voters.
Experts emphasize that if the opposition does not unite around a single candidate, it will be easier for Paul Biya to win the election. In 1992, he also won under difficult circumstances with a single strong opposition candidate.
Currently, if the opposition does not unite, Biya's chances of being elected for an eighth term are considered high.
