We won't accept a stolen vote, Cameroon opposition leader tells BBC

Published: 10/24/2025
We won't accept a stolen vote, Cameroon opposition leader tells BBC
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former government minister, declares himself the winner of the recent elections, vowing not to accept a stolen vote. Facing dismissal from the ruling party, Bakary challenges them to prove his victory claim wrong and insists he won based on polling station results. Tensions rise as the delayed election results fuel fears of violence in a country already stricken by separatist and terrorist conflicts, with the Catholic Church urging calm and a fair reflection of the electorate's will.