Two Presidents, One Nation: Cameroon on the Edge of History

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Two Presidents, One Nation: Cameroon on the Edge of History

Whispers are spreading fast across Cameroon — Issa Tchiroma Bakary may be sworn in any moment from now as the third president of the Republic of Cameroon.

Tchiroma, who declared himself winner of the October 12 presidential elections, insists he holds the people’s mandate. Yet, the Constitutional Council officially announced the 92-year-old Paul Biya — in power for 43 long years — as the winner. The contradiction has plunged the nation into uncertainty, tension, and historic suspense.

As preparations are underway for the Constitutional Council to swear in Biya, sources close to Tchiroma’s camp reveal plans for a “people’s swearing-in ceremony”**, an act he calls the “true restoration of democracy.” The country, already tense from days of lockdown and protests, now stands on the brink of a defining moment.

What would this mean for Cameroon?
Two men claiming the same presidency — one backed by the system, the other by the streets. The implications are massive: a possible parallel government**, heightened civil unrest**, and a test of loyalty for millions of Cameroonians who simply long for peace and progress.

So, what are you hearing?
What are your thoughts?
Could this be the birth of a new era — or the dawn of deeper chaos?

One thing is certain: Cameroon is writing history before our eyes.
The question is — who will hold the pen when the dust finally settles?