Cameroon bishops oppose aged president’s bid for 8th term
January 07, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: Catholic bishops in Cameroon are urging President Paul Biya, who is 91 years old, not to seek another term.
Citing not only Biya’s age, but also his failure to address the country’s desperate poverty, the bishops have called for new leadership, and an end to Biya’s 42 years in the presidency. “Enough is enough,” said Bishop Barthelemy Yaouda Hourgo of Yagoua.
Biya, in a New Year’s message, indicated that he will ignore the bishops’ advice and seek an 8th presidential term, saying “my resolve to serve you remains steadfast and grows stronger by the day.”
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