Paul Biya appointed on March 31, 2023 thirty senators as provided for in the Electoral code. The President of the Republic remained faithful to his friends whom he renewed. So, Marcel Niat Njifenji the outgoing president of the senate, Boubakary Abdoulaye, the first vice-president still enjoy the confidence of Paul Biya. They who had already been reappointed to their posts a few days ago, should continue their lease by observing just a break of a few hours so that their new mandates are validated.
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But Paul Biya also opened the game to neophytes, remaining in the bosom of power. Among the newcomers, well-known names in the national public space such as Séidou Mbombo Njoya the son of the late sultan king of Bamoun, formerly a senator also appointed; as well as’Emmanuel Chatue the CEO of the Canal 2 international television channel.
The Electoral Code through its article 215, paragraph 1, grants the President of the Republic the privilege of appointing thirty senators after the proclamation of the results of the election. THE CPDMthe ruling party won all 70 seats at stake on March 12, 2023.
