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Of the 81 total applications, only seven female candidates are there. Among them are Eliane Véronique Eboutou and independent candidates Mbengono Zouame Epse Ndzie Ngono Guyleine, and Géneviève Zeh Amvene.
A record number of 81 candidates are in the fray in the presidential elections set for October this year, according to Cameroon’s national body in charge of organising elections. The deadline for the application was on Monday at midnight. Among the hopefuls are many second-time runners.
After breaking away from supporting President Paul Biya earlier this year, Bello Bouba Maïgari is running in a presidential race for the second time in his political career. The same goes for Maurice Kamto and Cabral Libii, with both also changing political party affiliations for the elections.
Of the 81 total applications, only seven female candidates are there. Among them are Eliane Véronique Eboutou and independent candidates Mbengono Zouame Epse Ndzie Ngono Guyleine, and Géneviève Zeh Amvene.
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Among the men, it is incumbent president and the oldest head of state in Africa, Paul Biya, who dominates the list. The 92-year-old, who has held power for the past four decades, recently declared his intention to run for office again despite growing concerns over his health and ability to lead the country. Despite Biya’s age, the president’s grip on power is unlikely to loosen through elections whose democratic nature is doubted, according to analysts. The final list of candidates can be published at the latest 60 days before the elections.