Cameroon Vice Presidency: Michèle Ndoki Fears a “Coup” Being Prepared Around Paul Biya’s Succession

Since the constitutional revision promulgated on April 14, 2026, Cameroon has had a vice-presidential office, but no one has been appointed to it. In an opinion piece, lawyer and former MRC activist Michèle Ndoki says the vacancy, six months after the office was created, warrants scrutiny. She contrasts a scenario in which an appointed vice president would complete Paul Biya’s term if the presidency became permanently vacant with one in which Senate President Aboubakary Abdoulaye would serve temporarily before a new presidential election. Ndoki challenges the democratic legitimacy of a president who would take office through appointment.