Parliament: No by-elections despite 33 vacant seats

Many are those who frequently describe Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya as an all-time legalist, a respecter par excellence of laws. This perspective emphasises his adherence to constitutional procedures, particularly in the context of his candidacy in elections, where he is portrayed as personally ensuring his files comply with electoral laws. In a chest-pounding post on Facebook on 01 June 2025, Biya recalled what he said on 06 October 1995: “We should inculcate in citizens, the respect of State and its laws, the virtues of tolerance and respect for others.” Far from this and from what his supporters say, President Biya…