This story has been updated to reflect that a document circulating in local media, which purports to show that Cameroon’s President Paul Biya appointed his son as Vice President and granted him military authority, is being challenged by other local sources as inauthentic.
There has been no official confirmation from Cameroonian authorities, and ARISE News has not independently verified the claims or the document.
A purported presidential decree circulating in sections of local media and on social platforms has fueled claims that Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya, has appointed his son to the role of Vice President and granted him oversight of military operations.
However, the authenticity of the document remains in dispute.
While the decree has been cited by some outlets as evidence of the alleged appointment, other local sources have reported that the document is fake, raising further uncertainty around the claims.
As of the time of publication, there has been no official statement or confirmation from the Cameroonian government regarding any such appointment or restructuring of executive authority.
The claims, if verified, would represent a significant political development in Cameroon.
While Cameroon’s current constitutional framework has not historically provided for a Vice President, recent legislative developments are expected to introduce the position, with a Vice President to be appointed or elected in due course. However, there has been no official confirmation linking these anticipated changes to the claims currently circulating about an appointment involving the president’s son.
The circulating reports have generated widespread attention and debate online, but independent verification of both the claims and the document remains outstanding.
ARISE News will continue to monitor developments and update this story as more authoritative information becomes available.
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