President of Cameroon
President of the Republic of Cameroon Président de la République du Cameroun | |
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![]() Paul Biya since 6 November 1982 | |
Residence | Yaoundé, Cameroon |
Appointer | Elected |
Term length | 7 years, renewable |
Inaugural holder | Ahmadou Ahidjo |
Formation | 5 May 1960 |
Salary | 620,976 USD (estimated) annually[1] |
Website | Official Website |
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The president of Cameroon is the executive head of state and de facto head of government of Cameroon and is the commander in chief of the Cameroon Armed Forces. The authority of the State is exercised both by the President and by the Parliament.[2]
History[]
The office of President of Cameroon was established in 1960, following the country's independence from France. The office was held by Ahmadou Ahidjo from 5 May 1960 to 6 November 1982 and then by Paul Biya since 6 November 1982.
List of presidents of Cameroon, 1960–present[]
Latest election[]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Paul Biya | Cameroon People's Democratic Movement | 2,521,934 | 71.28 | |
Maurice Kamto | Cameroon Renaissance Movement | 503,384 | 14.23 | |
Cabral Libii | Univers | 222,020 | 6.28 | |
Joshua Osih | Social Democratic Front | 118,706 | 3.36 | |
Adamou Ndam Njoya | Cameroon Democratic Union | 61,220 | 1.73 | |
Garga Haman Adji | Alliance for Democracy and Development | 55,048 | 1.56 | |
Frankline Njifor Afanwi | National Citizens' Movement of Cameroon | 23,687 | 0.67 | |
Serge Espoir Matomba | United People for Social Renovation | 19,704 | 0.56 | |
Akere Muna | Now! | 12,262 | 0.35 | |
Total | 3,537,965 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 3,537,965 | 98.53 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 52,716 | 1.47 | ||
Total votes | 3,590,681 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 6,667,754 | 53.85 | ||
Source: Camerlex |
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Categories:
- Politics of Cameroon
- 1960 establishments in Cameroon