The political analyst told Canal 2 International that people in the ruling party say the MRC leader will never win the presidency, remarks that put the ruling party's view of its main opponent on the record.
A circular from Jean Nkuete, secretary general of the RDPC central committee, dated 20 October 2026, orders party sections to mark Paul Biya's 44 years in power on 6 November 2026 and ties the anniversary to preparation for legislative and municipal elections.
The ruling party is preparing celebrations of the National Renewal anniversary while an opposition figure criticises a circular that puts youth and women at the centre of its message.