Cameroonians are eagerly awaiting the official results of the presidential election held on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
According to the law, the Constitutional Council must proclaim the results no later than October 26, even as contested opposition trends have already begun circulating. The vote took place in a generally peaceful atmosphere, according to Minister of Territorial Administration Atanga Nji Paul, who gave a positive assessment on Sunday evening. Polling stations — 31,653 in total — opened at 8 a.m. and closed at 6 p.m., in line with presidential instructions.
The election mobilized 8,010,464 registered voters, including 3,716,567 women and 4,293,897 men. Additionally, 108 special polling stations were set up abroad, allowing 34,411 Cameroonians in the diaspora to participate.
To ensure transparency, 5,575 accredited national and international observers were deployed across the country. The minister warned against the premature publication of unofficial results on digital platforms, stressing that only the Constitutional Council is authorized to declare the outcome. He urged candidates to act responsibly and use legal channels to file complaints.
Meanwhile, the Union for Change 2025 issued a statement claiming that Issa Tchiroma Bakary was on track to win, citing scores of 60 to 80 percent in some polling stations. Authorities dismissed these declarations as illegal and warned of potential sanctions. Clashes were reported in Garoua between supporters of Tchiroma and security forces.
The presidential race featured a crowded field, including Paul Biya (RDPC) seeking an eighth term, alongside Cabral Libii (PCRN), Joshua Osih (SDF), Issa Tchiroma Bakary (FSNC), Bello Bouba Maïgari (UNDP), Serge Espoir Matomba (PURS), Akere Muna (Univers), Pierre Kwemo (UMS), Tomaino Hermine Patricia Ndam Njoya (UDC), Ateki Seta Caxton (PAL), Bouhga Hagbe Jacques (MCNC) and Hiram Samuel Iyodi (FDC). The Constitutional Council rejected Maurice Kamto’s candidacy due to multiple nominations.
As the nation holds its breath, authorities are calling on citizens and candidates to remain calm and respect legal procedures while awaiting the official results from the Constitutional Council.
