Cameroon makes moves to reintroduce vice president post
President Paul Biya has ruled the oil and cocoa producing Central African nation since 1982.
Black News 
A joint session of Cameroon’s National Assembly and Senate has begun examining a constitutional amendment bill that would reintroduce the post of vice president, who could complete the mandate of the 93-year-old president in case of death or incapacity.
President Paul Biya has ruled the oil and cocoa producing Central African nation since 1982 and is the world’s oldest serving ruler.
The proposal follows a 2008 constitutional revision that removed presidential term limits, sparking nationwide protests that were met with a violent crackdown by security forces.
The government says the vice president’s role would preserve state stability during potential leadership transitions.
Patricia Tomaïno Hermine is an opposition member of parliament in Cameroon.
“The Constitution involves every Cameroonian, and for now, the majority of Cameroonians are not involved. They are the great absentees from these gatherings. So, independently of what will be given for the modification, we are afraid that the result will not permit Cameroon to achieve a United Cameroon.”
