Paul Biya, 92, Declared Winner of Cameroon’s Presidential Election, to Remain in Power Until 2032
Cameroon’s long-serving leader, President Paul Biya, has been declared winner of the October 12 presidential election, extending his rule until 2032, according to official results released on Monday.
The Constitutional Council announced that Biya, 92, secured 53.66 percent of the vote, defeating his main challenger, Issa Tchiroma, who garnered 35.19 percent.
Tchiroma, a former government spokesperson and minister in his late 70s, had claimed victory earlier, citing unofficial tallies compiled by his campaign team — a claim dismissed by Biya’s camp.
Tensions flared in the aftermath of the vote. On Sunday, at least four people were killed in Douala, Cameroon’s largest city, as security forces clashed with opposition supporters demanding transparency and credible election results.
Biya, who first came to power in 1982, is now set to continue his four-decade-long rule, making him the world’s oldest and one of the longest-serving presidents. His administration has faced persistent criticism over alleged authoritarianism, corruption, and human rights abuses, particularly in the Anglophone regions of the country.
