Fresh controversy has erupted around Cameroon’s leadership after a viral document claimed President Paul Biya appointed his son as Vice President—but the entire narrative is now under serious doubt.
The document, widely shared across local media and social platforms, alleges that Biya not only created the role but handed it to his son with sweeping control over military operations. If true, it would mark one of the most significant political shifts in the country’s recent history.
But here’s the problem—there is no proof.
Multiple local sources have since challenged the authenticity of the document, describing it as fake and warning against treating it as official. As of now, there has been no confirmation from the Cameroonian government, and the claims remain unverified.
That gap between viral claims and official silence is where the real story sits.
This development builds on earlier reports about constitutional changes in Cameroon—where parliament approved moves to reintroduce the position of Vice President for the first time since 1972.
Under the proposed structure, the Vice President would be appointed by the president and automatically succeed him if he leaves office before the end of his term.
That context is critical.
Because while the role itself is being reintroduced, there has been no official link between those reforms and any appointment involving Biya’s son.
The opposition had already criticised the constitutional amendment, calling it a power consolidation move. Critics warned that the new structure could be used to shape succession in a tightly controlled system.
Now, this viral claim—true or not—feeds directly into those fears.
But until verified, it remains speculation.
The speed at which the story spread highlights a familiar pattern: high-stakes political rumours gaining traction before facts can catch up.
For now, three things are clear:
The document is disputed.
The government has said nothing.
And no independent verification exists.
Everything else is noise.
