We must not allow Biya to steal our votes, Opposition leader Tchiroma Bakary cries out

19.20.2025
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has called on his supporters to be eye wide opened as the presidential election results seem to be going President Paul Biya’s way.
Tchiroma Bakary had claimed victory in the October 12 election, but results released so far put incumbent 92 years-old Biya ahead. According to Tchiroma Bakary, this was not a reflection of the voting pattern and has called for transparency from the national commission responsible for vote counting.
“To ensure transparency and prevent any manipulation, our campaign team will, in the coming hours, release electoral trends based on the official polling station reports (PVs) signed at the polling sites and transmitted by our scrutineers.” Tchiroma Bakary said in a statement released Sunday.
His campaign organisation disputed the result so far saying: “It is based on official polling station reports, which are verifiable. Every figure published will be accompanied by documented proof to prevent any dispute.
He called on the international community and Cameroonians to monitor the trends closely: “They represent the people’s voice and must neither be stolen nor manipulated. Together, we shall defend the truth of the ballot box!”
Meanwhile pockets of violence have occurred in Dschang, Garoua, and other cities in northern Cameroon.
The Gendarmerie released images of paramilitary drills and stated, “These acts of violence, perpetrated by protesters who claim victory for their candidate, have caused significant damage to property and loss of human life.”