The official funeral of Cavayé Yéguié Djibril, former President of the National Assembly of Cameroon, will take place on May 23, 2026, in Mora, in the Mayo-Sava department, Far North region. The announcement was made on May 13 by the Minister Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic, Samuel Mvondo Ayolo.
Cavayé Yéguié Djibril, who passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 86, had already been buried on the same day in Mada, his native village, in accordance with Muslim tradition. The official ceremony on May 23 will allow the Cameroonian State to pay him a solemn tribute.
A prominent figure in Cameroonian political life, Cavayé Yéguié Djibril presided over the National Assembly for 34 years, from 1992 to 2026. Elected Member of Parliament in 1973, he rose through the ranks to become a central figure in Paul Biya's regime. His long tenure at the head of the lower house of Parliament has left a lasting mark on the country's institutional history.
Born on February 1, 1940, in Mada, in the Mayo-Sava department, Far North region, Cavayé was a member of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM). He held the position of President of the National Assembly from 1992, succeeding Lawrence Fonka Shang, until he was replaced by Théodore Datouo in March 2026.
Beyond his political career, Cavayé Yéguié Djibril was also the traditional chief of his native village of Mada for 55 years. This position strengthened his influence in the Far North region. He was a staunch supporter of President Paul Biya.
The passing of Cavayé Yéguié Djibril marks the end of an era and has elicited diverse reactions within Cameroonian society. Some praise his contribution to institutional stability, while others criticize his role in a political system marked by the longevity of elites.
The official funeral on May 23 will be an opportunity for Cameroon to pay a final tribute to this politician who has marked the country's history. The burial, in accordance with Muslim rites, has already taken place in Mada, his native village.
