Opposition leader Maurice Kamto announced Friday that anti-government forces cannot form a unified coalition against President Paul Biya before October elections. The constitutional court barred Kamto from participating in the contest despite his second-place finish during 2018 voting. Eleven candidates will challenge the 92-year-old leader when campaigning begins Saturday.
Kamto held discussions with seven potential candidates but failed to secure agreements for a single opposition nominee. The political organizer suggested partnerships between former ministers Bello Bouba Maigari and Issa Tchiroma Bakari could strengthen resistance efforts. He warned that internal conflicts among opposition groups reduce chances of defeating the longtime president.
Biya seeks an eighth consecutive term after controlling the central African nation for 43 years. The incumbent departed for a European visit before campaign activities commence. Kamto encouraged citizens to make independent voting decisions despite the fragmented opposition landscape.
Kamto held discussions with seven potential candidates but failed to secure agreements for a single opposition nominee. The political organizer suggested partnerships between former ministers Bello Bouba Maigari and Issa Tchiroma Bakari could strengthen resistance efforts. He warned that internal conflicts among opposition groups reduce chances of defeating the longtime president.
Biya seeks an eighth consecutive term after controlling the central African nation for 43 years. The incumbent departed for a European visit before campaign activities commence. Kamto encouraged citizens to make independent voting decisions despite the fragmented opposition landscape.
