LIBREVILLE, 4 avril 2026 – The Cameroon Parliament convened in a special session in Yaoundé this Friday to discuss a proposed law aimed at amending the Constitution. The focus of the legislation is the creation of a vice-presidential post, as reported by the Agence camerounaise de Presse. This new position would be appointed by the head of state and tasked with completing the presidential term in the event of an impediment or a power vacuum.
The current system, which entrusts the interim presidency to the Senate President, is set to change under the proposed reforms. The move comes against the backdrop of ongoing concerns about the succession of President Paul Biya, who has been in power for over four decades.
In 2008, the Constitution was amended to remove term limits, paving the way for an unprecedented political longevity. The current proposal represents a new phase in Cameroon’s institutional evolution, particularly concerning political stability and power succession.
The national authorities are thus entering a critical phase in their political history, addressing political and stability issues that are at the heart of national concerns.
Source: Agpgabon
