Cameroon’s elections authority has disqualified the country’s main opposition figure from contesting in the upcoming presidential elections, effectively removing a major challenger to 92-year-old incumbent President Paul Biya.
The electoral commission did not provide detailed public reasons for the disqualification, but the move has sparked criticism from opposition supporters and observers who see it as a setback for democratic competition in the Central African nation.
President Biya, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982, is seeking yet another term in office. The exclusion of his strongest opponent is expected to shape the electoral landscape significantly, with many questioning the fairness and openness of the electoral process.
Political analysts and civil society groups have raised concerns about the credibility of the election and the shrinking space for opposition voices in Cameroon’s political system.
As of press time, the barred opposition leader has not released an official statement regarding the commission’s decision.
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