Cameroon President Paul Biya’s Health Sparks Rumors and Concerns
Government Officials Deny Reports of Biya’s Death
Yaounde, Cameroon — Cameroon government officials have denied reports that 91-year-old President Paul Biya has died, saying he is in good health.
Biya has not been seen in public since his official visit to China more than a month ago. Citizens say they want proof that their longtime leader is well.
Biya’s Current Health Status
According to a statement issued by Samuel Mvondo Ayolo, director of the Civil Cabinet, Biya is in excellent health. Ayolo said Biya is currently in Geneva, Switzerland, where he has been granting audiences and working for the development of Cameroon.
Concerns Among Citizens
Despite the government’s assurances, some citizens are skeptical and want proof of Biya’s health. Gloria Wirkom, a businessperson in Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde, said, “He is our president, and if there is something wrong with him, we have the right to know. So we are pleading with the government of Cameroon to let us know the health state of our president.”
Government Response
On Cameroon State TV, government spokesperson Rene Emmanuel Sadi said the rumors of Biya’s death are pure imagination. Sadi said the day after the China-Africa summit, Biya stayed briefly in Europe, and that wherever he might be, Biya is attentive to the well-being of Cameroonians.
Call for Transparency
Akongnwi Neba, a merchant, said it is wrong for the government to wait until a rumor spreads before explaining where Biya is. “We are asking the government to prove to us where he is,” said Neba. “We need to know his whereabouts, whether he is alive or dead. It is our right as citizens of the country to know where our president is.”
The controversy surrounding Biya’s health has raised concerns among citizens and has sparked a debate about the need for transparency in government. As the country prepares for elections in October 2025, the public’s desire for information about their leader’s health is likely to continue.
* What is the current health status of President Paul Biya?
+ According to government officials, Biya is in excellent health.
* Where is President Biya currently located?
+ Biya is reportedly in Geneva, Switzerland.
* Why are citizens concerned about Biya’s health?
+ Citizens want proof that their longtime leader is well and are concerned about the lack of transparency from the government.
* Will President Biya appear in public in Geneva?
+ Cameroon officials have not said whether Biya will appear in public in Geneva.
