His closest challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former government spokesperson and employment minister, garnered 35.2%, according to the Council's president, Clement Atangana.
The result means Biya, who first took office in 1982, will remain in power for another seven-year term.
This year's election drew significant attention, with Bakary leading a spirited campaign that attracted large crowds and support from a coalition of opposition parties and civic groups. Despite his challenge, Biya's long-established party structure and loyal base are said to have contributed to his latest victory.
While the announcement was met with celebration among Biya's supporters, some parts of the country remained tense. Streets in Bamenda, a major city in the English-speaking west, were largely deserted amid fears of unrest. Reports indicated that at least four people were killed in Douala on Sunday during clashes between protesters and security forces.
Biya's leadership has been marked by both achievements and enduring challenges. He is credited with expanding the country's education system, establishing new public universities, and successfully resolving the Bakassi Peninsula dispute, which saw the oil-rich territory peacefully transferred from Nigeria to Cameroon.
However, his government continues to face difficulties, including an ongoing separatist conflict in the Anglophone regions, high youth unemployment, and concerns over infrastructure and public service delivery.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/cameroon-president-paul-biya-re-elected-at-92
