The world's oldest head of state, 92-year-old President Paul Biya formally kicked off his bid for an eighth term in office during a rally in the Far North town of Maroua on Tuesday.
Footage shows Biya arriving with a motorcade and addressing a sea of supporters and local leaders, in a rare public appearance.
"People of the Far North region, Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends. I am deeply touched to see that so many of you have come to meet me. Thank you for your warm welcome. Thank you for your affection. Thank you for the support you have shown me year after year," the president said.
"Despite the difficulties of everyday life. Despite the false predictions, the slander, the fabrications. Yes, dear friends. You have remained loyal to the institutions since I assumed the highest office," he added.
Biya has governed since 1982, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. His campaign pledges emphasised continuity, citing infrastructure projects, public services, and national security as his priority areas. Critics accuse Biya of suppressing dissent and centralising power.
The elections take place on October 12.
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00:30Today, the city of Marwa, the extreme north, and all Cameroon, is located in Marwa, here
00:42at the airport of Marwa Salak, to welcome our candidate, the President Paul Biya.
00:48Our candidate, the only candidate that we have and that we are ready to support 100%.
00:53The President Paul Biya is the candidate of the MDR, as you have been following, you can see how we mobilise our
01:15foule, our militants, for the victory of the 12 October. Today, it's the protéose, it's really the great meeting of Marwa, it's going to be the great
01:25messe, the final match for this campaign.
01:29The population of the region of the extreme north, the president of the region of the extreme north, the president of the
01:59Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, I am deeply touched to see that you have been placed in such a large number to come to my meet.
02:14Thank you for the warmth of your support, thank you for your affection, thank you for the support that you have ceased to witness,
02:32years after years, years after years, years after years.
02:38Malgré les difficultés du quotidien, malgré les augures mensongers, les calomnies, les affabulations.
02:50Oui, chers amis, vous êtes restés fidèles aux institutions depuis mon accession à la magistrature suprême.
03:05Vous êtes restés solides comme des rocs dans votre engagement à mes côtés.
03:14Vous êtes restés constant dans votre soutien à mes efforts pour faire de notre cher et beau pays, le Cameroun, une terre de paix et de prospérité.
03:29Je n'en suis pas surpris. Je connais votre courage et votre engagement. Je connais votre sincérité. Je connais votre loyauté.
03:58Je m'a pas sehen votreそうそう. Je m'a fondé. Merci Jerobo.
04:05Je m'a sem léchette. Je m'a réalisé chez Jerobo.
04:10Je m'aiméraste et je saisduit son membre, le Cym Aminux.
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