Cameroon President, Paul Biya on Friday declared his intention to run for the forthcoming October presidential election of the country. If he wins, it
Cameroon President, Paul Biya on Friday declared his intention to run for the forthcoming October presidential election of the country. If he wins, it will make it the seventh consecutive term he is staying the office. 85 year old Biya has been the President of Cameroon since 6 November 1982. Declaring, Biya wrote on his twitter handle, “Chers Compatriotes du Cameroun et de la Diaspora Conscient des défis que nous devons ensemble relever pour un Cameroun encore plus uni, stable et prospère, j’accepte de répondre favorablement à vos appels pressants. Je serai Votre Candidat à la prochaine élection présidentielle.”
If translated in English, it means, “Dear Compatriots in Cameroon & the Diaspora, Aware of the challenges we must take up together to ensure a more united, stable & prosperous Cameroon, I am willing to respond positively to your overwhelming calls. I will stand as Your Candidate in the upcoming presidential election.”
