Cameroonian lawyer and politician, Michèle Ndoki, a former leader of the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon, has voiced concerns regarding the six-month vacancy of the Vice-Presidential post following its restoration in Cameroon. Ndoki argues the delay raises questions about the government’s stated justification for the position – ensuring continuity. She highlights the significant power vested in the Vice-President, specifically the sole authority to refer the President’s permanent incapacitation to the Constitutional Council. With President Paul Biya spending considerable time abroad – 73 days this summer and 49 days in 2024, largely in Switzerland – Ndoki suggests the extended absences fuel speculation about who is truly exercising presidential authority. She posits Biya understands appointing a Vice-President creates a potential rival, particularly with the presidential term extending to 2032. Currently, without a Vice-President, Biya’s incapacitation cannot be officially determined, allowing him to remain in power while others govern on his behalf. The regime, according to Ndoki, requires a Vice-President in place upon Biya’s death to maintain “continuity,” yet simultaneously avoids appointing one while he lives.