Cameroon's President Paul Biya Wins 8th Term in Office

Election Results and Paul Biya's Victory

• 🗳️ President Paul Biya has secured his eighth term in office as the president of Cameroon, winning 53.9% of the vote in the October 12th presidential elections.
• 🌍 At 92 years old, Biya is the world's oldest president, extending his 43-year rule since 1982.
• 🥈 His closest challenger, opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary, received 35.19% of the vote.

Announcement and Public Reaction

• 🗓️ The official results were published by the Constitutional Council on the deadline day, October 27th, after a long wait.
• 🎉 Supporters of Biya and the ruling CPDM party celebrated the announcement at the Yaounde Congress Center.
• ⚠️ The period leading up to the announcement was tense, with unrest and protests reported in parts of the country, particularly in Yaounde and Douala.

Opposition Claims and Public Apprehension

• 📣 Issa Tchiroma Bakary had previously declared himself president, which was met with disappointment by the government and some institutions.
• 🚶‍♀️ Following the results, many citizens stayed indoors due to fear of confrontation with security forces, and schools remained closed.
• ✊ The opposition called for peaceful protests until the people's votes are respected, urging citizens to continue demonstrating their will.