Paul Biya: Declared Provisional Winner In Cameroon Elections
October 21, 2025
2:24 pm
Cameroon’s electoral body declares that President Paul Biya leads with 53% of votes, but opposition rejects results and alleges widespread irregularities.
Cameroon’s National Vote Counting Commission has declared President Paul Biya the provisional winner of the country’s presidential election, extending his decades-long rule amid growing political tensions and allegations of fraud.
Eight days after polls closed, the Commission announced on Monday October 20, 2025, that Biya, aged 92, secured just over 53% of the vote, ahead of his main challenger Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who received about 35%.
If confirmed, the outcome would grant Biya another term, pushing his rule past …
