On 6 November, Cameroonians mark the anniversary of President Paul Biya’s ascension to the highest office, a date that the ruling RDPC traditionally celebrates with parades and speeches.
This year the party will be commemorating the 44th year of Biya’s rule, a milestone that underscores his status as one of Africa’s longest‑serving leaders.
Abdouraman Hamadou Baba, a critic of the regime, has publicly fustigated the RDPC’s celebrations, arguing that the events are a display of political power rather than a genuine reflection of national progress.
While the RDPC usually stages elaborate ceremonies to showcase its loyalty to the president, opposition voices like Baba’s highlight the growing discontent over the continuity of Biya’s leadership and the lack of democratic renewal.
The celebrations, which have become a regular feature of the party’s calendar, continue to draw attention from both supporters and detractors as Cameroon approaches the end of the year’s political cycle.
<small>Source: Actu Cameroun — read the original story there.</small>
