10/29/2025
Here’s what Minister Paul Atanga Nji said during a press conference this evening.
-The process relating to the October 12 election, of the president of the republic was completed yesterday.
-As you all know, the president of the Republic H.E president Paul Biya, candidate of CPDM was declared winner of this election with 53.66%.
-According to reports from national and international independent observers, the elections was generally fair and peaceful throughout the nation territory
-While voters calmly awaited the publication of the official results, candidate Issa Tchiroma declared himself winner on October 14 2025 in violation of the provisions of the electoral code
-Following this irresponsible declaration, his supporters organized violent protest in several localities nationwide which were quickly brought under control, thanks to the professionalism of the administrative authorities and our security forces.
-This irresponsible candidate, driven by the desire to push through the plot disrupt public order, issued repeated calls on social media inciting civil unrest, urging Cameroonians to take to the streets to defend his so called victory.
-In response to this appeals for rebellion, small groups of people under the influence of drugs wrecked havoc in several towns accros the country both on the eve and on the day of the official proclamation of the results of the presidential election results by the constitutional council
-It should be noted that during this attack, some of the criminals lost their lives, several members of the security forces were injured during clashes with demonstrators. Investigation to shed light on this unfortunate incident are ongoing.
-I will like to extend my deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and express my deep sorrow for the loss of lives
-I strongly condemn this premeditated act of rebellion which seriously undermine the security and stability of our country
-It is clearly evident that by proclaiming himself winner of the October 12 presidential election, in violation of the code, for repeated calls for rebellion, for inciting his sympathizers to defile state authority, for organizing illegal protest, marked by loss of human life and destruction of public and private property, candidate Issa Tchiroma will be held accountable before the competent court and authorities
-I call on everyone to be responsible, conscious and patriotic. No violation of public order shall be tolerated him, those arrested within the ongoing operations of maintaining peace and order shall be brought before the competent authorities.
-Media outlets promoting rebellion shall equally be held accountable for the actions before the competent courts.
-I want to emphasize that the state will take necessary measures to maintain order, peace and tranquillity nationwide.
-I Will also like to warn anyone, no matter wherever they find themselves who through the subversive and irresponsible messages, audio and video have indulged and have continued to indulge the misconduct of candidate Issa Tchiroma, that they will also face the heavy arm of the law
-Despite the current attempt to disrupt public order in certain localities, the security situation is under control nationwide.
-Once more, I’m calling on Cameroonians to go about their activities normally.
Clement Toh
