Cameroon Emulates Equatorial Guinea by Appointing President’s Son as Vice President
In early April 2026, Cameroon’s parliament approved a constitutional amendment to reinstate the Vice President role, which had been abolished in 1972. President Paul Biya then named his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as vice president and head of the armed forces. Under the new law, the vice president automatically succeeds the president in the event of death, resignation, or incapacitation, bypassing a popular vote. Observers highlight the striking similarity with Equatorial Guinea, where President Obiang appointed his son to the same office in 2016 to cement a family dynasty. Critics accuse the Cameroonian government of adopting a hereditary succession plan, mirroring its regional neighbour’s political structure.
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