Cameroon elections - 92-year-old Biya at first campaign rally in rare public appearance

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The world's oldest head of state, 92-year-old President Paul Biya formally kicked off his bid for an eighth term in office during a rally in the Far North town of Maroua on Tuesday. Footage shows Biya arriving with a motorcade and addressing a sea of supporters and local leaders, in a rare public appearance. People of the Far North region, Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends. I am deeply touched to see that so many of you have come to meet me. Thank you for your warm welcome. Thank you for your affection. Thank you for the support you have shown me year after year, the president said. Despite the difficulties of everyday life. Despite the false predictions, the slander, the fabrications. Yes, dear friends. You have remained loyal to the institutions since I assumed the highest office, he added. Biya has governed since 1982, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. His campaign pledges emphasised continuity, citing infrastructure projects, public services, and national security as his priority areas. Critics accuse Biya of suppressing dissent and centralising power. The elections take place on October 12. Follow us on: WhatsApp cutt.ly/WhatsAppCFM twitter.com/capitalfmkenya/ facebook.com/capitalfmkenya instagram.com/capitalfmkenya Subscribe to Capital FM News for More: goo.gl/um4AGk 98.4 Capital FM 93.0 Western Kenya 98.5 Nakuru and Nyeri 104.5 Malindi 102.7 Garissa 103.9 Meru 106.5 Kitui 104.9 Voi #CapitalFmKenya