Cameroon Elections Turns Chaotic as Fraud, Tensions Spread Nationwide

Tchiroma Votes in Garoua, Escorted by Hundreds

After casting his vote this morning in Garoua, candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary and his wife were escorted by hundreds of citizens back to his campaign headquarters — a rare image of open defiance and popular support in a tense political atmosphere.

Eyewitnesses described jubilant scenes: chants of “Le Peuple avec Tchiroma!” echoed through the streets, as residents formed a spontaneous procession following the candidate’s convoy.
This strong turnout in Garoua stands in sharp contrast to the uncertainty gripping other regions of the country, where irregularities and repression have been reported since early morning.

Nkongsamba: FSNC Scrutineers Expelled by Elecam

In Nkongsamba, several polling stations descended into chaos after FSNC representatives were expelled by Elecam officials — reportedly under instructions from local administrators.
Witnesses told Cameroon Concord that the expulsions were systematic:

“Every time a Tchiroma scrutineer arrived, Elecam staff claimed their mandate was invalid. Yet the CPDM observers walked in freely.”

Residents expressed outrage, claiming that without opposition presence, ballot boxes were being managed solely by Elecam agents and ruling party sympathizers.

Nkolvé, Sa’a (Lekié): Even the Dead Vote

In Nkolvé, a locality in the Sa’a subdivision of the Lekié department, multiple reports have confirmed the presence of deceased persons on voter lists, with several witnesses claiming those names were still “voted.”

“My uncle died three years ago, but his name was called. They said he had voted already,” one villager told Cameroon Concord by phone.
Locals are now questioning how Elecam’s registers — supposedly updated annually — could still contain names of long-deceased community members.

Chaos and Fraud from Yaoundé to Maroua

Earlier in the day, at the École publique primaire de Tsinga Village (Yaoundé 1er), a voter found that someone had already signed and fingerprinted under her sister’s name before she could vote.
In Maroua, the sub-prefect was seen physically assaulting an Elecam official who dared replace his wife, a known CPDM militant, as polling chief. Police had to intervene to prevent further violence.

Across the country, the pattern has become clear — FSNC and opposition representatives denied entry, voters discovering deceased relatives on lists, and massive confusion around voter identification.

Internet and Movement Restrictions Heighten Suspicion

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Territorial Administration’s earlier decree restricting movement remains in force, with roads, borders, and airspace locked down until after polls close.
Although the government insists that internet access remains open, growing online reports suggest authorities are slowing or selectively restricting connections in parts of the country. Cameroon Concord cannot independently verify this claim.

Public Reaction: Anger and Defiance

As the irregularities mount, public frustration is reaching a boiling point. In some neighborhoods of Douala and Yaoundé, voters refused to leave polling areas after being denied access to the register.
“They’re stealing openly,” one young man shouted in Dschang, as security forces tried to disperse the crowd.

Diaspora and Symbolic Victories

In China, where voting concluded earlier, Issa Tchiroma reportedly won with 21 votes, against 12 for Paul Biya — a small but powerful symbol for supporters of change.
By contrast, in Europe, controversy deepened after evidence surfaced that the Cameroon Embassy in the Netherlands used passport application data to fabricate voter lists — enrolling citizens without consent.

The Road Ahead

As night falls, Cameroon’s electoral credibility hangs by a thread.
From Garoua’s celebration of civic courage to Nkolvé’s ghost voters and Nkongsamba’s expulsions, the nation watches anxiously.
Will the people’s voice be heard — or buried beneath manipulation and force?

Cameroon Concord will continue to provide live verified updates as results emerge across the country.