Breaking: World's Oldest President Biya Wins 8th Term at 92

Breaking: World's Oldest President Biya Wins 8th Term at 92

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, extending his more than four-decade rule.

The Constitutional Council announced on Monday, October 27, that Biya secured another seven-year term, making him one of the world’s longest-serving and oldest heads of state.

Breaking: World's Oldest President Biya Wins 8th Term at 92
Breaking: World's Oldest President Biya Wins 8th Term at 92
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Biya, who first came to power in 1982, will now remain in office until 2032, by which time he will be nearing 100 years old.

His re-election further solidifies his position as Africa’s most enduring political figure.

Source: Legit.ng

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Ezra Ukanwa (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Ezra Ukanwa is a Reuters-certified journalist with over 5 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Anchor University, Lagos. Currently, he is the Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. Ezra was recognized as Best Campus Journalist at the Anchor University Communications Awards in 2019 and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). Contact him at: ezra.ukanwa@corp.legit.ng or +2349036989944