Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - Cameroon’s opposition candidate, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has declared himself President-elect following the disputed October presidential election.
Tchiroma Bakary has also announced the appointment of a
prominent lawyer and civil society advocate, Maître Alice Nkom, as his official
spokesperson.
In a statement released on Monday, Nov. 17, via his verified
social media handle, Tchiroma issued a decree under the title “President-Elect
of the Republic” designating Nkom to speak on his behalf.
“Alice Nkom, a lawyer at the Bar of Cameroon, a defender of
fundamental freedoms and a prominent figure of civil society, is appointed as
the Official Spokesperson for the President-Elect of the Republic of Cameroon,”
the decree read.
According to the announcement, Nkom is authorised to
represent Tchiroma’s positions in institutional, diplomatic and media
exchanges, and to coordinate communication for the Presidency-Elect. He added
that the appointment was with immediate effect and will be communicated to
national and international partners through appropriate channels.
Tchiroma justified the move by citing what he described as
“institutional hostage-taking” that hinders the free expression of the people’s
will, insisting that his declaration reflects the sovereign choice of
Cameroonians in the October 12 poll.
Nkom, widely respected for her human rights advocacy and
defence of civil liberties, is expected to give greater visibility to
Tchiroma’s camp as Cameroon grapples with heightened political tensions
following President Paul Biya’s swearing-in for another term.
Meanwhile, the Cameroon News Agency reported that she has
welcomed her appointment in a Facebook post, quoting her as saying, “Today, a
new page opens for our country. The President-elect, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has
called upon me to assume the responsibility of spokesperson for the
President-elect’s Office.
“I have accepted with respect, with seriousness, and with a
profound sense of duty. This mission is not that of one woman alone. It belongs
to the Cameroonian people, to their sovereign will, to their desire to take
control of their destiny.
“I commit to: faithfully carrying the voice of the
President-elect, sharing his vision with clarity, defending the truth with
consistency, serving every Cameroonian man and woman with loyalty.
“It is with humility and determination that I take part in
this decisive stage, to accompany the change that the people expect and
deserve. The voice of the President-elect will be strong. My word will be
clear.
“The truth will be non-negotiable. And Cameroon enters an
era of courage, responsibility, and transparency.”
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