- Dr. Pippie Hugues
- Policy Analyst in Governance and Democracy
The political atmosphere in Cameroon ahead of the 2025 presidential election is tense and uncertain. President Paul Biya, aged 92, is seeking re-election, despite growing calls for him to step down. The opposition is facing challenges, with a key figure like Maurice Kamto encountering obstacles in their bids to participate in the election. All attempts by the opposition to form a coalition has proven abortive. Major allies of the regime backed out at the Nick of time and are all contenders, making the ruling party facing a strong split within the grand North, a region consider to be the game changer.
