Political Shake-Up Looms in Cameroon: Biya Prepares Succession in Senate and National Assembly

A clear indication of these upheavals is the early summoning of Parliament sessions (both Assembly and Senate) for March, an unprecedented move in recent history. This could be interpreted as a message to Cavaye and Niat, signaling forthcoming adjustments.

The succession of Niat Njifenji is expected to involve legal maneuvers to allow Jean Nkuete, Secretary-General of the Central Committee of the CPDM, to be appointed senator by the head of state before being propelled to the helm of the upper house of parliament. Some close to Paul Biya suggest a "resignation due to incapacity" by Niat by mid-February 2024, thus paving the way for Nkuete's nomination without the need for partial elections.

Nkuete stands as the president's last card in the West region, a loyal figure among the last of his generation. Simultaneously, the National Assembly is also poised for a change in leadership in March 2024, according to sources close to the head of state. The repeated scandals and gestures of defiance by Cavaye during the last New Year's ceremony have deeply irked Biya, casting doubts on his continued leadership in the Assembly. The events unfolding underscore a period of political transition in Cameroon, with significant implications for the country's future.

Yaoundé, Cameroon - 24.01.2024