Paul Biya-Far North : Solidifying Resilient Leader-People Bonds!

The deep-rooted relationship existing between President Paul Biya, the New Deal hero, and the Far North Region, described severally as the most loved son of the regime, has once again gone a step forward with promises from both sides to continually make it even more mutually-beneficial. The visit of the Head of State to Maroua yesterday October 7, 2025, accompanied by First Lady, Chantal Biya, on the side-lines of campaigns for the October 12 Presidential polls, was an ideal opportunity to commune with the enthusiastic population who came out massively, listen to their appreciations and aspirations and to reassure them of his unwavering commitment to make life better for them and the entire country as a whole.
A gathering that drew huge crowds, mostly supporters of President Paul Biya’s Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement from all the three northern regions (Adamawa, North and Far North). Each delegation carrying placards with messages of appreciation for what the Head of State has done or is doing to lift life and livelihood in the regions as well as promises of materialising their attachment to him with wholehearted votes on October 12. 

Population Attachment
The turnout of the population right from the Maroua-Salak airport through the city to the ceremonial ground was, to say the least, impressive. Clad in their party attires, the CPDM militants, accompanied by some political parties of the Presidential Majority, gave the Head of State and wife a memorable stay in the Region. The standing ovation upon arrival at the ceremonial ground and the loud chanting of the popular CPDM song, “Paul Biya, father of the nation… always champion, ” showcased their joy to once again see the first couple. 
The representatives of the population who took to this rostrum during the heavily-attended rally at the Lamido Yaya Dairou municipal stadium all hailed the New Deal Regime for what the northern regions have and are today. According to the Mayor of Maroua City Council, Dr Sali Babani, Honourable Cavaye Yeguie Djibril, Speaker of the National Assembly and CPDM Regional Campaign leader for the Far North and the Lamido of Maroua, Abdoulaye Yerima Bakary, the Far North is more than ever for and with President Paul Biya. 
They were unanimous that although there are still some development and security challenges threatening the people, President Paul Biya whom they say knows and loves them, remains the right leader with whom to level the still-existing mountains so as to make life worth living for most, if not all, the population from the nooks and crannies of the three northern regions. They held that voting for Paul Biya is synonymous to choosing a Cameroon that is ever greater, more united, more peaceful, and more prosperous. They said President Paul Biya fulfilled his 2018 campaign promises in Maroua, pledging that, “On October 12, we will rise up like one person to vote for you. It will be an occasion to seal the ...