By Joe Udo
YAOUNDE (CONVERSEER) – Four days ahead of the official announcement of Cameroon’s October 12 presidential election results, opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary publicly denounced alleged threats against him and urged authorities to acknowledge the people’s choice.
Tchiroma made this known in a Facebook post on Thursday. The presidential election remains contested, with both Tchiroma and incumbent President Paul Biya declaring victory.
Tchiroma claims he received 54.8% of the vote, according to tallies from 18 departments covering 80% of the electorate.
Unofficial results reported by the National Commission for the Recognition of Votes suggest that Biya is leading with 53.56%, followed by Tchiroma at 35.19% and Cabral Libii at 3.42%.
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Amid tensions, reports indicate that Biya offered Tchiroma the post of Prime Minister, signalling a possible opening for dialogue despite ongoing protests.
The Minister of Territorial Administration called for calm, emphasising trust in republican institutions and condemning acts of provocation attributed to “troublemakers inside and outside the country.”
Authorities have arrested 20 individuals in Garoua, with others transferred to Yaoundé for investigation.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to peace, stability, and national integrity, urging citizens to refrain from subversive actions.
The Constitutional Council is scheduled to release the official results on October 27, keeping the nation on edge.
