BUEA, Cameroon — Cameroon’s Minister of State and Minister of Higher Education, Professor Jacques Fame Ndongo, has refuted claims of a power vacuum in the country due to President Paul Biya’s prolonged absence abroad.
In a statement, Ndongo dismissed allegations of a vacant presidency, emphasizing that President Biya remains fully in charge of state affairs. President Biya, who left Cameroon on June 7, 2026, for a ‘short private stay in Europe,’has not yet announced a return date, prompting widespread speculation about his health and the governance situation in Cameroon. Despite this, Ndongo insisted that executive authority is stable and functioning normally.
The minister also condemned the spread of misinformation and unfounded rumours, urging citizens to focus on their responsibilities. He cited the country’s Constitution, which does not impose a maximum duration for a presidential stay outside the national territory. Not all agree with Ndongo’s stance.
Human rights lawyer Alice Nkom has publicly questioned the President’s prolonged absence, calling for visible leadership during the country’s challenges. She highlighted concerns over electoral irregularities, the postponement of legislative and municipal elections, and issues like child malnutrition and political detentions. Despite the ongoing speculation, Cameroonians await official communication from the presidency regarding President Biya’s health and plans for his return.
The debate over the constitutionality of his absence continues, with calls for greater transparency from the government.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Panafricanvisions
Source: Pan African Visions
