Ahidjo

[ah-ee-joh]

noun

1. Ahmadou 1924–1989, statesman: president of Cameroon 1960–82.

Example Sentences

He had already taken over two years earlier when his predecessor Ahmadou Ahidjo resigned suddenly.

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Biya rose through the ranks under his predecessor Ahmadou Ahidjo to become prime minister from 1975 to 1982 before taking over as president when Ahidjo suddenly resigned.

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He served in the governments of both of Cameroon's presidents -Ahmadou Ahidjo and Paul Biya.

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As Speaker, Solomon Muna swore in Biya when he took over as president after Ahmadou Ahidjo resigned.

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Cameroon’s former President Ahmadou Ahidjo is believed to be the only African leader to resign due to ill health, in 1982, after ruling for 22 years.

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