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GAROUA (Cameroon Concord | Political Analysis) — In a moment charged with symbolism and historical weight, Issa Tchiroma Bakary addressed the nation late Sunday night after declaring himself winner of Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election. Speaking from Garoua, surrounded by supporters and cameras, the FSNC leader said the vote marked “the dawn of a new era.

Issa Tchiroma Bakary delivers victory address — Cameroon Presidential Election 2025”

Issa Tchiroma Bakary Victory Speech 2025

His declaration followed an avalanche of provisional results from the nationwide monitoring network showing him leading across six of Cameroon’s ten regions and in most diaspora constituencies. According to tallies verified by Cameroon Concord’s political desk, Tchiroma’s lead has become statistically decisive.

“My dear compatriots, today, with deep emotion and immense pride, I address you. Together, we have written history.”

The Tone of Victory and Reconciliation

Tchiroma’s tone was both solemn and triumphant. He thanked the “women and men who stood guard over ballot boxes until the end of the night,” praised the diaspora for defending democracy from afar, and saluted rival candidates who acknowledged his apparent win. “Their gesture honors our democracy,” he said — a line clearly meant to contrast with the silence from incumbent Paul Biya.

The speech sought to calm rising tension while setting a moral boundary for the regime. “The people have chosen. This choice must be respected,” he said — a statement that resonated on social media as the most quoted line of the night.

Direct Message to the Regime

In an unmistakable challenge to the ruling CPDM hierarchy, Tchiroma warned against attempts to falsify procès-verbaux. “Either the regime shows greatness by accepting the truth of the ballot box, or it chooses turmoil,” he declared. The message, while framed diplomatically, placed responsibility squarely on the Minister of Territorial Administration and the presidential inner circle.

He also appealed to the security forces: “Protect the people, not a regime.” Analysts interpret this as a calculated attempt to split institutional loyalty from political allegiance — a crucial move in a country where the army often defines post-election stability.

Political Significance: The End of the Biya Era?

If confirmed, Tchiroma’s victory would end Paul Biya’s 43-year rule — one of the longest on the continent. Political scientist Dr. Ange Ndifor tells Cameroon Concord that the speech “signals the transition from personalized power to collective legitimacy.” The candidate’s emphasis on unity and legality aims to reassure both domestic and international observers that the process can remain peaceful despite credible reports of electoral interference.

Across the country, citizens followed the address on radios and phones despite connectivity slowdowns. Hashtags #CameroonDecides and #TchiromaVictorySpeech trended within minutes of broadcast.

Reactions and Opposition Unity

Akere Muna, Ateki Seta Caxton, and other opposition figures publicly congratulated Tchiroma, urging respect for “the will of the people.” Even within ruling-party strongholds, some local elites reportedly acknowledged that the outcome in the North and West was “irreversible.” For many Cameroonians, the statement felt like closure to four decades of political stagnation.

Cameroon Concord Analysis | A New Political Grammar

This address redefined post-Biya political grammar. It combined moral legitimacy, civic gratitude, and institutional warning — three components missing from Cameroon’s leadership discourse for decades. By invoking Article 113 of the Electoral Code, Tchiroma positioned himself not as a rebel but as a lawful defender of transparency. His measured tone suggests a strategy aimed at international recognition while keeping internal mobilization non-violent.

For analysts at the N’zui Manto Political Observatory, the speech crystallizes the opposition’s maturity: “It was not just a declaration of victory; it was a declaration of governance intent.”

Next Steps

Tchiroma announced that a detailed breakdown of the votes by region will be published in the coming days. He repeated his appeal for the incumbent to make “the phone call of congratulations that will honor the Republic.” Until official confirmation, his supporters have been urged to remain calm but vigilant.