In an unexpected turn, Maurice Kamto, the notable opposition figure from the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (CRM), has been barred from candidate eligibility in the presidential elections set for October 12. While only 13 out of 83 candidates presented were approved by the electoral body, President Paul Biya, at 92 years old, aims for an unprecedented eighth term, disregarding mounting calls for him to resign after 43 years in power. Kamto's snub related to party registration issues, with disputes arising within his ally party, Manidem. His team has denounced this move as “arbitrary,” prompting potential legal challenges. Other candidates include former allies of Biya and the only female contender, Patricia Tomaino Ndam Njoya.
**Cameroon Opposition Excluded from Presidential Race Ahead of Election**
**Cameroon Opposition Excluded from Presidential Race Ahead of Election**
Maurice Kamto, the primary challenger against President Paul Biya, is not on the ballot for the upcoming presidential elections in Cameroon.
In an unexpected turn of events, Maurice Kamto, the notable opposition figure from the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (CRM), has been barred from candidate eligibility in the presidential elections set for October 12. While only 13 out of 83 candidates presented were approved by the electoral body, President Paul Biya, at 92 years old, aims for an unprecedented eighth term, disregarding mounting calls for him to resign after 43 years in power. Kamto's snub related to party registration issues, with disputes arising within his ally party, Manidem. His team has denounced this move as “arbitrary,” prompting potential legal challenges. Other candidates include former allies of Biya and the only female contender, Patricia Tomaino Ndam Njoya.
In an unexpected turn, Maurice Kamto, the notable opposition figure from the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (CRM), has been barred from candidate eligibility in the presidential elections set for October 12. While only 13 out of 83 candidates presented were approved by the electoral body, President Paul Biya, at 92 years old, aims for an unprecedented eighth term, disregarding mounting calls for him to resign after 43 years in power. Kamto's snub related to party registration issues, with disputes arising within his ally party, Manidem. His team has denounced this move as “arbitrary,” prompting potential legal challenges. Other candidates include former allies of Biya and the only female contender, Patricia Tomaino Ndam Njoya.
