During the enlarged meeting of the Executive Bureau of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Cameroon, held on January 27, 2025, in Yaoundé, an official declaration was issued. The declaration was read in French by His Majesty Haliou Hamadou, Lamido of Guidiguis, and in English by His Majesty Fon Chafah Isaac, a second-class chief from Bangolan

After a thorough review of Cameroon’s political situation, the traditional authorities unanimously decided to endorse the candidacy of His Excellency Paul Biya for the upcoming presidential elections. This decision, conveyed in the declaration, highlights President Paul Biya’s experience, wisdom, and foresight. The traditional rulers acknowledged his consistent efforts in fostering social cohesion, national unity, peace, stability, harmonious coexistence, and the sustainable emergence of a prosperous and developed Cameroon by 2035. The declaration reaffirms the confidence of the traditional rulers in President Biya’s leadership and his ability to continue steering the country toward these aspirations.