Maurice Kamto, opposition leader and presidential candidate, strongly condemned on Monday the circulation of false information, manipulations, and insulting statements purportedly made in his name ahead of Cameroon’s presidential election on October 12, 2025.
“I strongly condemn the false information, manipulations and insulting or hate speech disseminated in my name,” Kamto wrote on his Meta page, responding to a recent video circulating online that claimed candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary would attend an upcoming rally in Douala.
The video, he stressed, was entirely fabricated and did not reflect his position.
Kamto reiterated that he has made no voting recommendations for the forthcoming election.
“I have observed a deep division between activists of the Cameroon National Salvation Front (CNSF) and supporters of the National Union for Democracy and Progress (UNDP), led by Bello Bouba Maigari,” he stated, highlighting tensions within the opposition camp.
He urged Cameroonian citizens to exercise their right to vote freely and to support the opposition candidate they believe can bring meaningful change.
Kamto emphasized the importance of choosing leaders capable of delivering the transformation desired by the people.
This clarification comes amid heightened political tension in the lead-up to the election, with multiple opposition factions vying for influence and allegations of misinformation spreading rapidly on social media platforms.
Kamto’s statement seeks to distance him from divisive narratives and reaffirm his commitment to a transparent and democratic electoral process.
Analysts say the warning from Kamto underscores the challenge of misinformation in Cameroon’s political landscape, particularly during critical election periods, and the potential impact it can have on voter perceptions and opposition unity.
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