Cameroonians are bracing for the official results of the 2025 presidential election, held on Sunday, October 12, with anticipation building over the potential outcome.
The Constitutional Council is expected to announce the final results by October 26, though contested claims from opposition groups have already surfaced.
The election, which took place in a generally calm environment, saw 8,010,464 registered voters heading to the polls, including 3,716,567 women and 4,293,897 men.
A total of 31,653 polling stations across the country opened at 8 a.m. and closed at 6 p.m., as mandated by presidential instructions.
Additionally, 108 special polling stations were set up abroad, allowing 34,411 Cameroonian citizens in the diaspora to participate in the electoral process.
Minister of Territorial Administration, Atanga Nji Paul, gave a positive assessment of the election, noting the presence of 5,575 accredited national and international observers who were deployed to ensure the transparency and fairness of the vote.
However, he also issued a warning against the publication of unofficial results on digital platforms, stressing that only the Constitutional Council has the authority to declare the official outcome.
He further urged candidates to follow the legal channels for any disputes.
Despite this official warning, opposition groups have been quick to make claims.
The Union for Change 2025 party issued a statement on Sunday, predicting a victory for Issa Tchiroma Bakary, with reports of his supporters in some polling stations allegedly showing results ranging from 60% to 80%.
The Ministry of Territorial Administration swiftly rejected these early declarations as unlawful, warning that such actions could lead to sanctions.
Reports of clashes between Tchiroma’s supporters and security forces were also confirmed in Garoua.
The presidential race featured a crowded field of contenders, including incumbent Paul Biya of the RDPC, seeking an eighth term in office, and a range of opposition candidates such as Cabral Libii (PCRN), Joshua Osih (SDF), Issa Tchiroma Bakary (FSNC), and several others.
The candidacy of Maurice Kamto (MRC) was disqualified by the Constitutional Council due to issues with his nomination.
As the nation waits in suspense, both voters and candidates are urged to remain calm and allow the legal process to unfold. The Constitutional Council is expected to provide the final and official results in the coming days.
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