Johnson Progress.

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing 53.66% of the vote, according to the National Commission for the General Counting of Votes.

 

Biya’s victory marks his eighth consecutive term in office, extending his decades-long rule.

 

The announcement has sparked widespread protests and allegations of electoral fraud, with opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claiming he won the election with approximately 60% of the vote.

 

“The people have made their choice. And that choice must be respected,” Tchiroma said in a statement, urging for greater transparency in the vote-counting process.

 

According to the official results, Biya defeated Tchiroma Bakary by a margin of 18 percentage points, with Tchiroma securing 35.19% of the vote.

 

The Constitutional Council is expected to confirm or reject the results by October 26, 2025.

 

The election has been marred by controversy, with several civil society platforms and international observers questioning the legitimacy of the results.

 

The government has criticized these efforts, accusing them of attempting to manipulate public opinion.

 

As tensions rise, security forces have been deployed to contain protests in major cities, including Yaoundé and Garoua.

 

The situation remains volatile, with fears of prolonged unrest and instability in the country.

 

Biya, who has been in power since 1982, is one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders.

 

His re-election has raised concerns about the country’s democratic progress and the potential for further political unrest.