Source: Africa Publicity
At least two opposition leaders in Cameroon have allegedly been arrested by armed security forces.
The Union for Change political platform announced the arrests of its leaders in a statement on Friday, October 24, 2025, amid rising post-election tensions in the country.
The two opposition leaders, Anicet Ekane and Djeukam Tchameni, had both endorsed main opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary. Tchiroma claims to have won the October 12 presidential election but incumbent President Paul Biya’s party has described his declaration as unconstitutional.
According to Union for Change, the two leaders were both arrested at home by armed security forces.
Kidnappings
Meanwhile, opposition party, the African Movement for New Independence and Democracy (MANIDEM) alleged that several of its members have been kidnapped by local security forces.
MANIDEM accused the government of trying to intimidate Cameroonians.
Declaration of votes
On Monday, October 27, 2025, Cameroon’s electoral commission is expected to announce the final results of the election.
As the country waits for official declaration, opposition supporters have been staging protests, cautioning against any attempt to rig the election.
Tchiroma says he won the election bases on results he claimed were collated by his party but President Biya’s party accused him of trying to disrupt the election.
