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- May 14, 2025
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Oh, what a glorious day for democracy in Cameroon!
The deal is finally done, folks! At the tender young age of 93, President Paul Biya can now peacefully appoint his own hand-picked successor, just in case he finally decides to die, resign, or, you know... become too "incapacitated" to cling to power. How thoughtful!
Following a truly "overwhelming" parliamentary vote this Saturday (because nothing says legitimacy like a ruling party that dominates everything), lawmakers from the National Assembly and Senate rubber-stamped the constitutional amendment reinstating the vice-presidency with a landslide 200 to 18, plus four brave abstentions. Truly a nail-biting contest.
The new rule is crystal clear and totally not suspicious at all: if Biya drops dead, steps down, or simply can't function anymore, the vice-president will automatically slide into the presidential palace. Smooth transition guaranteed, no messy elections or pesky opposition required!
Because after ruling the country with an iron fist since 1982, making him the world's oldest serving head of state , Biya clearly deserves the right to choose who gets to continue the family business... sorry, the republic.
And remember in Cameroon: any discussion about the president's health is strictly forbidden. We wouldn't want awkward questions about whether a 93-year-old is still running the show... or if he's been running on autopilot for years.Long live the eternal leader! Or at least until the next designated successor takes over.
No shit, if Museveni was cracking his head trying to come up with a better succession plan, he doesn't need to anymore, Biya has already figured it out.
The deal is finally done, folks! At the tender young age of 93, President Paul Biya can now peacefully appoint his own hand-picked successor, just in case he finally decides to die, resign, or, you know... become too "incapacitated" to cling to power. How thoughtful!
Following a truly "overwhelming" parliamentary vote this Saturday (because nothing says legitimacy like a ruling party that dominates everything), lawmakers from the National Assembly and Senate rubber-stamped the constitutional amendment reinstating the vice-presidency with a landslide 200 to 18, plus four brave abstentions. Truly a nail-biting contest.
The new rule is crystal clear and totally not suspicious at all: if Biya drops dead, steps down, or simply can't function anymore, the vice-president will automatically slide into the presidential palace. Smooth transition guaranteed, no messy elections or pesky opposition required!
Because after ruling the country with an iron fist since 1982, making him the world's oldest serving head of state , Biya clearly deserves the right to choose who gets to continue the family business... sorry, the republic.
And remember in Cameroon: any discussion about the president's health is strictly forbidden. We wouldn't want awkward questions about whether a 93-year-old is still running the show... or if he's been running on autopilot for years.Long live the eternal leader! Or at least until the next designated successor takes over.
No shit, if Museveni was cracking his head trying to come up with a better succession plan, he doesn't need to anymore, Biya has already figured it out.
