Cameroon’s political parties concluded their presidential election campaigns on Saturday night ahead of Sunday’s vote.
The ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) held its final rallies in major cities across the country, including the national capital of Yaounde and the commercial hub of Douala. Incumbent President Paul Biya, who is also the party’s candidate, was not present at the rallies but called on supporters to vote for him via his social media platforms.
“I am firmly committed to ensuring the advent of a new Cameroon citizenship in order to continue building our beloved and beautiful country. Therefore, on 12 October 2025, I would appreciate your overwhelming support,” Biya said in a social media post. He is seeking to extend his 43 years in office by winning a new seven-year mandate.
Joshua Osih of the Social Democratic Front, the leading opposition candidate, held his final rallies in Douala and the southwestern town of Buea. “Throughout this campaign, we have presented a program for development and peace for our country. Tomorrow, Sunday, vote for change,” Osih told supporters.
Issa Tchiroma Bakary, Biya’s former ally, concluded his campaign in his hometown of Garoua, located in the northern part of the country. He urged his supporters to “vote peacefully and defend their votes.”
The number of opposition candidates was reduced from 11 to 9, as Bello Bouba Maigari, another former ally of Biya, announced a coalition with two candidates, including Akere Muna and Ateki Seta Caxton.
More than 8 million registered voters will cast their ballots on Sunday in an election taking place amid rising tensions in the two English-speaking regions of Southwest and Northwest, where armed separatists are fighting to create a new nation. Campaigning was generally timid in these regions, where separatists have vowed to stop the vote. Enditem
Source: Xinhua
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