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2025 Presidential: Tchiroma, Minister Atanga Nji go head-to-head

The FSNC candidate and the Minister of Territorial Administration have been directly and indirectly exchanging verbal blows in the last few days since the 2025 presidential fever reached its peak.

“Your public threats of arresting me if I announce, on the evening of October 12, the truth from the polls are unacceptable,” Tchiroma fired back. “Let’s be clear, the voice of the people and the transparency of the electoral process are constitutional principles.” Grounding his defiance in law, the opposition leader asserted, “Article 113 of the Electoral Code and the basic rules of democracy allow the publication and circulation of results from the vote count.

To threaten a candidate for informing the people is to threaten the very sovereignty of the nation.” He directly challenged the minister’s conviction, stating, “If you are convinced of the legality of your threats, then come and assume them publicly.” Turning to security forces, Tchiroma made a passionate appeal, “You took an oath to protect the Cameroonian people, its institutions, and its dignity.

Your weapons, your uniforms, and your positions give you a sacred responsibility.” He warned against blind obedience, declaring, “If an order is given to you to suppress the free expression of the people, to intimidate voters, to steal votes, or to repress peaceful citizens refuse it. Protect first the people you serve.” To citizens, he offered both reassurance and direction,“Do not be afraid. Stay calm and determined.

Go out and vote. Exercise your rights. Protect your votes.” Revealing their preparedness, he noted, “We have established teams of poll watchers, a legal task force, and a transmission network to collect and publish the official results.” Addressing those in power, Tchiroma issued a stern warning, “To those who are using the State apparatus to intimidate others, know that you underestimate the determination of the people. The Nation is watching. History will record your responsibilities.” In his final challenge to the minister, he declared, “I make this last public appeal to you, stop these intimidations. Act with historical responsibility.

 Show Cameroon and the world that our institutions respect the law.” He concluded with unwavering resolve, “I will not yield to fear or provocation. We will defend the people’s voice by all legal and peaceful means.” The public strongly appreciates his brave stand against government intimidation.

 Many people see him as much bolder than other opposition leaders, whom they view as being too careful. They believe he has both the courage to fight the current system and the political skill to handle Cameroon’s complicated politics

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