Is Paul Biya dead?: Cameroon’s President Absence Fuels Death Rumours

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October 8, 2024

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Is Paul Biya dead?: Cameroon’s President Absence Fuels Death Rumours—-The prolonged absence of Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya, has ignited rumors that the 91-year-old leader may have passed away in a military hospital in France.

These speculations have gained momentum following his extended absence after the China-Africa Summit in September, despite being scheduled to return to the country immediately after the event.

Biya, who has ruled Cameroon for 42 years since assuming office on November 6, 1982, is Africa’s second longest-serving president and the oldest head of state in the world.

His absence has fueled further rumors that France may be positioning his eldest son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, to succeed him for the sake of “continuity.”

In a post on X, a Cameroonian citizen, @Okahewahedede wrote, “Paul Biya ruled Cameroon for 42 years and almost destroyed the country. Now he is dead and France is doing everything possible to make his eldest son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, his successor.”

Another Cameroonian, @jordanly00, said, “This is nothing new, he hasn’t been running the country for a while.

“These neocolonial successors have already started to wage the war of succession…they are only waiting for the last wish of the great Biya ‘To die in power’ as he had already predicted this year 2024.

As speculation swirls, the government’s silence continues to fuel public uncertainty about Cameroon’s political future.

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2027: NASS Leadership Endorses Tinubu

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May 22, 2025

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2027: NASS Leadership Endorses Tinubu—-The leadership of the National Assembly (NASS) on Thursday at the National Summit of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party, held in Abuja, endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

The endorsement was moved by Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, and seconded by Hon. Tajudeen Abass, the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

This followed an earlier endorsement of Tinubu as the sole candidate of the APC in the 2027 by Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum.

Akpabio moved that Tinubu should be adopted as the sole candidate of the APC for the Presidency in 2027.

“Nigerians are saying that because you have done a difficult job well, that it is time to reward you by sending you back to the Presidency for a second term in office,” he said.

Akpabio said the endorsement was based on the political sagacity of Tinubu, whom he said had been able to set Nigeria on the path of growth as confirmed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

He said Nigerians and people at the grassroots were very excited, and that members of the National Assembly were also excited and had never had it so good.

Abass said he stood on behalf of 109 Senators and 360 members of the House of Representatives, and all the 36 Speakers and their members, to second the motion raised by the president of the senate.

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2027: APC Governors Endorse Tinubu As Sole Presidential Candidate

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May 22, 2025

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2027: APC Governors Endorse Tinubu As Sole Presidential Candidate—-The Progressive Governors Forum on Thursday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit held in Abuja endorsed President Bola Tinubu as sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

The endorsement, which was moved by Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo and Chairman of the forum Chairman, was seconded by Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State.

Uzodimma, who spoke on behalf of the forum, emphasised commitment to mobilising resources and ensuring victory for Tinubu in their respective states.

The governors expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and reforms, promising to deliver their states in the upcoming elections.

This endorsement follows similar moves by other APC regional leaders, including the North Central governors who recently passed a vote of confidence in Tinubu’s administration, praising his developmental strides and inclusive governance approach.

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