Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s New Year Address: A Promise of Change and National Renewal

In a powerful New Year’s Eve message addressed to Cameroonians at home and abroad, Issa Tchiroma Bakary delivered a speech steeped in symbolism, reassurance, and resolve, as the nation steps into 2026 amid political uncertainty and heightened expectations.

Opening with gratitude, Issa Tchiroma praised Cameroonians for what he described as their “considerable efforts in 2025” toward building meaningful change. According to him, the vision and societal project for the Cameroon of tomorrow is no longer theoretical but actively underway, driven by disciplined, methodical, and discreet work.

“Your confidence will never be betrayed. Your voice, expressed unanimously, will never be silenced,” he declared.

Throughout the address, Issa Tchiroma emphasized faith, patience, and collective determination, invoking the idea that while divine timing may differ from human expectations, the moment of transformation is drawing near. His words appeared carefully calibrated to reassure supporters while maintaining a tone of calm anticipation rather than confrontation.

A Message to Every Segment of Society

In a lengthy and deliberate roll call, Issa Tchiroma addressed virtually every pillar of Cameroonian society:

• the youth,

• women,

• the diaspora,

• lawyers and the entire bar,

• Anglophone Cameroonians,

• farmers and transport workers,

• and citizens across all regions, from Pitoa to Campo, Bertoua to Idabato, Douala to Yaoundé.

This geographic sweep reinforced a central theme of the speech: national inclusivity and unity beyond linguistic, regional, or professional divides.

Praise for His Spokesperson

A notable moment in the address was a special tribute to his spokesperson, whom he described as embodying courage and resilience. Issa Tchiroma confirmed that he remains in daily contact with her and reiterated his full confidence in her leadership, announcing that she would soon deliver an additional message on his behalf.

“I Will Be Among You Very Soon”

Perhaps the most politically charged line of the address came near the end, when Issa Tchiroma assured listeners that he would “very soon” be physically present among them—an assertion likely to fuel speculation and debate across Cameroon’s political landscape.

He concluded with a prayer for health, justice, peace, and prosperity, expressing hope that 2026 would finally mark the beginning of a new era for the country.

As Cameroon enters the new year, Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s message positions him firmly as a figure calling for calm resolve, unity, and faith-driven perseverance—while leaving supporters with a clear sense that decisive moments may lie ahead.