Cameroon opposition slams plan to create vice president post as ‘coup’

A proposed constitutional amendment to create a Vice President’s position has drawn criticism and uproar. Lawmakers debated the bill on Thursday and Friday.

Veteran opposition leader Maurice Kamto has called the bill an attempt at a power grab.

“We must prevent the political turmoil afflicting our country from taking root. Together, we must clearly and loudly express our rejection of the ongoing constitutional and institutional coup,”…