Cameroon’s opposition has strongly rejected the results of the recent presidential election, which the Constitutional Council declared in favor of incumbent President Paul Biya with over 53% of the vote. Protests have erupted nationwide as Biya’s main rival accused the election of being a ‘masquerade,’ suggesting widespread allegations of fraud and irregularities.
Biya, who has been in power for over 30 years, faces growing domestic and international scrutiny over the conduct of the election. Opposition leader Paul Biya’s victory is seen as a severe blow to the legitimacy of the ruling party and has sparked fears of further unrest. The Constitutional Council, which is tasked with overseeing the election, has faced accusations of bias and lack of transparency.
International observers have called for a thorough investigation into the election results, citing concerns over the independence of the electoral process. Meanwhile, the government has defended the results, maintaining that the election was conducted fairly and in accordance with the law. The situation remains tense as the opposition continues to demand a recount or a complete audit of the election results.