More than 100 young members of the Collective of Young Patriots gathered in the West region of Cameroon to call on National Assembly President Cavaye Yeguié Djibril to run for the presidency in 2025.
In a bold political move, the group voiced their appeal during a high-profile meeting, underscoring a shift in the country’s electoral dynamics as the presidential race looms.
The event took place at the symbolic “Paul Biya Glass Palace,” where the delegation formally presented their request.
Led by Mouhanou Issiaka and regional coordinator Steve Michel Aka’a, the group emphasized their unwavering confidence in Cavaye Yeguié Djibril’s leadership and political experience.
“Mr. Coordinator, speaking at the Paul Biya Glass Palace today, in his immense majesty, expresses his support in the run-up to this important event,” declared national coordinator Steve Michel Aka’a, marking the moment as a turning point for Cameroonian political discourse.
This latest demonstration follows similar mobilizations from young patriots in the Far North, suggesting a growing national movement in favor of Cavaye’s candidacy.
Though traditionally aligned with President Paul Biya, whose name still holds powerful symbolic resonance, the group appears to be strategically positioning Djibril as a figure of continuity and stability within the ruling establishment.
The youth delegation’s visit and their public show of support were received as a significant endorsement, not only of Cavaye’s stature but also of a new generation’s active engagement in shaping the country’s future.
Their appeal was more than a political gesture—it was a calculated call for institutional continuity in a period of uncertain succession.
By choosing the Glass Palace as the venue, organizers signaled their respect for Biya’s legacy while urging a transition rooted in seasoned leadership.
Whether this growing support will translate into an official candidacy remains to be seen, but it clearly reflects an evolving political climate ahead of Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election
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