PAUL BIYA, 92, WINS 8TH TERM AS CAMEROON PRESIDENT

By Ademola Adekusibe
October 27, 2025.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been declared winner of the country’s contentious presidential election, securing his eighth consecutive term in office after more than four decades in power.

The announcement was made on Monday by the Constitutional Council, which confirmed Biya’s victory with 53.66 percent of the total votes cast. His main challenger and former spokesperson, Issa Tchiroma, came second with 35.19 percent of the vote.

The 92-year-old leader, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982, is now set to continue in office until 2032, by which time he would be nearly 100 years old. His victory extends one of the longest tenures in modern political history, making him the world’s oldest serving president.

Biya’s re-election, however, has been met with mixed reactions. While supporters in the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) celebrated the outcome as a testament to his enduring leadership and stability, opposition groups have criticized the process as flawed and undemocratic, alleging widespread irregularities and voter suppression.

International observers have also expressed concerns over reports of intimidation and limited transparency during the vote-counting process. Despite the controversy, Biya’s continued hold on power underscores his dominance over Cameroon’s political landscape and the persistent challenges facing democratic transition in the Central African nation.