Cameroon's opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who has declared himself the winner of the October 12 elections, has stated unequivocally that he will not accept a 'stolen vote', with official results expected soon.
Tchiroma Bakary, at 76 years old, is a former government minister who split from President Paul Biya, 92, who has been in power for 43 years. The ruling party has disputed Bakary's claims of victory, stating that only the Constitutional Council can announce official results.
'We will never accept their votes being stolen by anyone,' Tchiroma Bakary asserted, urging his supporters to defend their votes. He expressed little concern for his personal safety, stating, 'I know that I have already won the presidential election.'
The political climate in Cameroon remains tense, with fears of violence rising over the delayed announcement of election results. Tchiroma Bakary, facing off against a long-standing government, emphasized that his claim to victory is backed by results from individual polling stations, leaving no room for doubt.
As tensions simmer in the country, the opposition leader called on the ruling party to demonstrate the validity of their claims against his victory, while asserting his right to declare himself the winner.
