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CPDM Militants Urge President Biya to Step Down Before 2025 Elections

Ten militants from the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) have called for President Paul Biya’s departure ahead of the 2025 presidential elections, as reported by Camerounweb.

The grassroots militants from various regions made this demand in a joint statement that has gained widespread attention. However, MMI cannot independently verify the authenticity of the statement.

The signatories emphasized the importance of discussing a successor for President Biya, highlighting the need for a new leader within the party. The group includes Mohamed Hamza from Maroua North Sub-Section, Ignace Ndedi from Douala East Sub-Section, Ernest Kamga from Koung-khi/Pete-Bandjoun Subsection, Merly Nlen from CPDM Monkey Center, Paul Frank Weladness, Fuck Alfred from CPDM Messamena Center, Bouba Nassara from CPDM Garoua 1, Egbe Christopher from CPDM Tiko, Richard Awassoum from Mezam North, and Bouniek and Moulom Marlene from CPDM Bafia Center.

In their statement, they urged a respectful debate within the party: “Dear comrades, our National President has always invited us to debate and not to fight. So let’s debate in strict respect of what our values are in the CPDM concerning the replacement of our National President H.E Paul BIYA at the head of our party by a native of another geographical era in Cameroon,” they said.

The CPDM militants warned that the party risks losing the upcoming presidential election if the 91-year-old Biya is chosen as the candidate. “If this major political concern is not immediately taken into account in the same way as letting the National President and President of the Republic go to rest after so many years of work, then we will certainly run towards defeat in next year’s presidential election, with, as a consequence, the disappearance of our party,” they stated.

The central committee of the CPDM has not yet responded to these calls. This development follows a recent call by opposition MP Jean Michel Nintcheu for President Biya to resign, accusing him of violating Cameroon’s constitution. President Biya has ruled the country since 1982 and has shown no indications of stepping down.

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David Atangana

David Atangana is a journalist with an interest in politics, human rights, corruption, crime, conflicts, and development.

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