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A coalition of university lecturers, civil society, and traditional leaders issued a public appeal urging Biya, in power since 1982, not to stand again — or to be voted out if he does.
Ahead of the October 2025 presidential election, prominent Cameroonian figures are calling on citizens to use the ballot box to reject long-time President Paul Biya.
A coalition of university lecturers, civil society, and traditional leaders issued a public appeal urging Biya, in power since 1982, not to stand again — or to be voted out if he does. They argue that at 92 years old, Biya’s continued rule symbolizes a stagnant political system ill-suited to address urgent crises such as the anglophone conflict, economic hardship, and endemic corruption.
These collective voices have sparked fresh debate: while some local mayors and traditional chiefs insist Biya embodies stability, others — including church leaders — describe his candidacy as “unrealistic” and warn it threatens democratic progress.
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Human Rights Watch and other observers have also criticised the regime for cracking down on opposition and independent groups in the lead-up to the vote, citing arrests and restrictions on political activity.
