After 44 years without a vice-president, Cameroon's President Paul Biya has initiated a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the role, which critics argue could lead to dynastic rule. At 93, Biya's health concerns have prompted speculation about succession, particularly regarding his son Franck Biya and stepson Franck Hertz. The amendment allows the vice-president to assume the presidency in case of the president's death or incapacity, a shift from the previous system where the Senate leader would take over. Opposition figures, including Maurice Kamto, have condemned this move as an 'institutional power grab' aimed at establishing a hereditary monarchy. The political climate is further complicated by internal power struggles among Biya's aides, which could destabilize the government. Meanwhile, Cameroon grapples with significant crises, including the protracted Anglophone conflict and a jihadist insurgency, as public protests have waned following a deadly crackdown during the last presidential election. Observers note that discontent may arise not from the streets but from within the elite, as power dynamics shift.