President Paul Biya Wins Cameroon Election With 53.66% of Votes
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election with 53.66% of the votes, according to official results announced on Monday by the Constitutional Council.
The victory extends Biya’s over four-decade rule, making him not only Africa’s but also the world’s oldest serving president.
Former government minister and opposition candidate, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, came second with 35.2% of the votes. Tchiroma had earlier claimed victory two days after the October 12 election, alleging irregularities in the process.
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The Constitutional Council, however, dismissed the claims and confirmed Biya’s victory, maintaining that the election was conducted in line with the country’s electoral laws.
President Biya, who first came to power in 1982, is now set to continue leading the Central African nation amid growing calls for political reform and stability.
