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Is a Biya political dynasty taking shape in Cameroon? | DW News
Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon for almost 40 years. When his term ends in 2025 he will be in his 90s. And increasingly attention is turning to his successor, with his son Franck Biya considered one of the contenders to fill his father’s shoes. A number of political campaign groups have been stoking the fires of succession on his behalf. And raising the possibility of yet another political dynasty taking shape.
There’s nothing official, but that hasn’t stopped newspapers from speculating about a possible political family hand-over. The word is that Franck Biya could replace his father as Cameroon’s president.
IT specialist Gabrielle Aristide is struggling to convince everyone here that Franck Biya should become head of state. He is one of the thousands of Cameroonians who have expressed support for him. And he insists it has nothing to do with succession.
Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon for almost 40 years. He has a firm grip on the army, legislation and judiciary. Analysts believe this could help him prepare his son to take over from him. Professor Ako John Ako says this is all too common in Africa.
Most of Cameroon’s 25 million people are under 35 years old and have only known one president. There’s a desire for change, but many do not want another Biya to lead the country. Lena Fabrice is an opposition party member who has been organizing small anti-Biya protests. He is strongly opposed to having Frank Biya as the next president.
By law, the president cannot hand over power. But even if Franck Biya becomes president by winning the election in 2025, many here will still see him as his father’s son.
DW’s Blaise Eyong reports from Douala.
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@TheAtozed
June 1, 2022 at 9:56 am
Since Biya has been in Power, has the country developed? The answer is obviously no
@mcmaine
June 2, 2022 at 11:22 am
so it has become a family property?
@nnfefe9451
June 2, 2022 at 1:48 pm
France has Biya locked in power.
@kevinemmanuel8525
June 2, 2022 at 6:19 pm
He might win
@stepstepp4405
June 3, 2022 at 2:29 pm
What goes up must come down 👎👎👎
@susanparker3940
June 3, 2022 at 4:11 pm
Bush, Traudeu et al we’re not successions all went through a democratic process. Therefore elected by the people (All people not just the ruling class)
@savanah1978
June 4, 2022 at 10:56 am
Listening to a young man with such a mindset. Talking about the person who was interviewed and he talked about Bush and kenyatta, it's very sad. As usual,, belly politics will never allow Africa to have good governance, and the masses believing for crumbs from selfish politicians during elections and promises of false regional or local investments all in a bit to get votes. What a shame.
@alaintafe6354
June 6, 2022 at 9:17 pm
RREGARDE COMMENTBLE DIABLE TE DIRIGE GEORGE BOUCHE NA PAS SUCCÉDÉ A SON PÈRE KÉNYATA NA PAS SUCCÉDÉ A SON PÈRE NOUS NE SOMMES PAS DANS UNE CHEFFERIE PARDON QUEL EST CE PAYS NAUDIT ÇA NE DOIT MEME PAS ÉTRE UNE HYPOTÈSE
@magi2723
June 11, 2022 at 3:30 pm
What is wrong with comeroonians are you not teird of this family if the father has taken so long what about the Sohn
@gracetamara4297
July 26, 2022 at 6:57 pm
What a shame…I'm always mesmerized at how just one person can control a country…pple of Cameroon rise…and those who accept to serve such dynasties are small minded pple…
@lokendogeorge1003
July 27, 2022 at 4:09 am
Him being the president is to protect the father from the disasters he has caused to the entire citizens, MR Lena gave a great quote, BIYA,shouldn't exist in anything political in that country, because that will cause the 4th war after being followed by ambazonian, peace is what we need and not disunity, Paul biya should rot in jail or die before this year goes to an end
@ProfesionalVideoWatcher
September 28, 2022 at 7:48 pm
It becomes a succession when you stay in power for 38 years and change the constitution as you wish
@ndipsamuel475
November 8, 2022 at 10:41 pm
They should not try it. I don't want to run from home.
@Jeremiah7240
December 2, 2022 at 2:57 am
What a shame, Cameroon is still in darkness 😔 😞 😕
@atangawankie2961
January 9, 2023 at 7:01 pm
A CURSE A CURSE A CURSE AND A CURSE
@emmanuelatteh1234
January 21, 2023 at 9:43 am
As Ghanaian l say this stupidity at the highest degree
@eyeandisinclair821
January 23, 2023 at 12:44 pm
Paul Biya can't last until 2025 anyway, he is grave dodging at the moment.
@markeva409
February 1, 2023 at 12:05 pm
I prefer Frank biya ❤ as president of Cameroon 🇨🇲
@kombekofi9825
February 9, 2023 at 4:34 am
The 🇨🇲 Army is chicken hearted. No Army General in 🇨🇲 loves to be President. 😹😹😹
@HealthCAREDrB
February 24, 2023 at 9:21 am
never frank ,criminal family
@hemie67
March 17, 2023 at 2:57 am
Africa is in a mess, Cameroonians are the most naive and traumatized Africans on the continent of Africa.. Allowing thus man to rule their country for 40 years without any major development..country is a forthworld country.
@Kittygacha_playz
April 18, 2023 at 9:04 am
Succession is when one person hands over to his child. But if the son wins an election, then it is not succession.
@theboiler_room
May 30, 2023 at 9:02 am
Why is it always bad when the Africans do it? Please go find out in European and American history. This is small talk, we have bigger problems; A KING ALWAYS COMES FROM AMONG A PEOPLE; find out if the people are fit. There you will solve the problem.
@ramborambo8459
July 10, 2023 at 5:02 pm
Since independent Cameroonians have never elected a president. France appoint the head of state.this is to keep
Cameron as a source of
Raw materials.these are
Enemies of the Cameroon people,France,Paul Biya,
Cpdm party,the army and the bi.
@j0078924la
August 31, 2023 at 4:40 am
Another coup
@Wallay_101
August 31, 2023 at 3:58 pm
DEMOCRATIC DICTATORSHIP, YOUR TIME IS COMING TO BE EVICTED.
@vivosereni
September 1, 2023 at 10:53 am
He only take my credit for 90 years old but looks young .
@prmosesbusulwak4827
September 3, 2023 at 7:28 am
African Presidents Learnt nothing and forget nothing. They see is happening in other countries and their mind tells them that there countries are dynasty.
@prmosesbusulwak4827
September 3, 2023 at 7:29 am
And soon Cameroonian will redeem them selves
@MD-ew1xg
September 3, 2023 at 7:09 pm
Cameroon, the world is with you. throw this tyrant and be free.
@benjaminnderitu4616
September 4, 2023 at 11:53 am
who be witched Africa,power always brain wash them!
@jamesketelogurupira8869
September 9, 2023 at 7:05 pm
Samuel Eto is far much suitable than Frank Biya
Cameroons must raise up
@promoteyourfirm7502
November 5, 2023 at 8:51 am
Biya and family out !!
@Godblessyou-son
November 21, 2023 at 3:57 pm
I plead the blood of Jesus Christ against satanism, killing, stealing, and destruction in Jesus Christ mighty name, Amen.
@dieu5041
January 11, 2024 at 7:53 pm
He will face a very violent future.
@mbakem
January 17, 2024 at 2:20 am
Dis donc…depuis 1982…and till 2025….then you get his son?? That’s rough!!!
@gersongodfriedakai4868
February 17, 2024 at 8:48 am
Are you blind to say ut is not succession. ?
@truth1838
February 27, 2024 at 12:27 pm
cameroon is a country and not a kingdom
@user-ix9ky7yc6z
March 25, 2024 at 11:09 am
♐♑❤️❤️ Jesus is coming ♥️♥️
@jocelynm.4104
May 21, 2024 at 1:09 am
This is dictatorship. Stop justifying it…it’s wrong