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

• Paul Biya, aged 92, was declared winner of Cameroon’s presidential election extending his four-decade rule
• The Constitutional Council confirmed Biya’s victory for another seven-year term making him one of the world’s longest-serving leaders
• Biya who has ruled since 1982 will remain in power until 2032 nearing 100 years of age

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.

Biya to remain in office for over 2032

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.

Most analysts expected Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, to secure another seven-year term in a system that critics say has been increasingly rigged.

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Biya is only the second head of state to lead Cameroon since its independence from France in 1960.

He has ruled with an iron fist, repressing all political and armed opposition, and holding onto power through social upheaval, economic disparity, and separatist violence.

Winner of Kenya's presidential election finally emerges

Previously, Legit.ng reported that William Ruto, the Kenyan deputy president, has been announced the winner of Kenya’s presidential election by the chairman of the country’s electoral commission.

Ruto defeated Raila Odinga in a strongly contested election with 50.4% of the total votes. The announcement was delayed as there are allegations of riggings from members of Odinga’s camp.

Also, 4 of the 7 electoral commission members did not endorse the announcement on the ground that the results were “opaque.”

Source: Legit.ng