Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Cameroon Election: Opposition Challenges 92-Year-Old President Biya
Cameroon, a country in Africa, is holding an election soon.
The current leader, President Biya, who is very old, wants to keep his job.
Several other people want to be president instead.
One of them is a former minister who is running for president.
Another is a former radio presenter who is popular with young people.
A third is a former prime minister.
They are promising to make things better.
Some candidates have joined forces, while others want to win on their own.
These challengers are hoping to win the votes of the people and change how the country is run.
Several opposition figures are challenging Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya in the upcoming election.
Tchiroma, a former government spokesperson, has defected and announced his candidacy.
Bello Bouba Maigari, also from the north, served as Prime Minister in the past and is running again.
Cabral Libii, a former radio presenter, finished third in the 2018 election and is running again.
Joshua Osih, leader of the SDF party, aims to 'rescue Cameroon' if elected.
- Who
- Several opposition figures, including Tchiroma, Bouba, Libii, and Osih, are challenging President Paul Biya.
- What
- An upcoming election in Cameroon, where the current President, Paul Biya, is seeking reelection.
- When
- The election is scheduled for October 12th.
- Where
- Cameroon.
- Why
- Opposition candidates aim to unseat President Biya, who has been in power for over four decades, by capitalizing on public frustration.
- Incumbent
- President Paul Biya, 92
- Election Date
- October 12 (upcoming)
- Key Challengers
- Cabral Libii, Joshua Osih, Bello Bouba Maigari, Tchiroma
- Bello Bouba Maigari
- Former Prime Minister
- Cabral Libii
- Former radio presenter, finished third in 2018 election
- Tchiroma
- Former Employment Minister and leader of the Cameroon National Salvation Front
- Joshua Osih
- Leader of the SDF party