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Tchiroma Dares Army to Bring Him Home as Commander-in-Chief

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Issa Tchiroma Bakary, the exiled opposition leader who claims he won Cameroon’s October 2025 presidential election, has turned up the heat. In a bold message from Gambia, he directly addressed the country’s armed forces, urging them to ‘take their responsibilities’ and organize his return. He went further, announcing his intention to celebrate the August 14 Army Day as ‘head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces.’ This is a direct challenge to President Paul Biya’s government, raising fears of a military crisis.

Tchiroma, who served as Minister of Employment and Vocational Training before resigning in June 2025 to run for office, insists he won the election with a mandate for change. Official results gave him 35% against Biya’s 53.66%, but he alleges massive fraud. Since fleeing to Gambia in November 2025 after evading arrest, he has rallied supporters and promised a swift return.

The choice of August 14 is symbolic: it is Cameroon’s Armed Forces Day, traditionally presided over by the president. By claiming that role, Tchiroma is not just speaking to the army—he is trying to split it from the government. So far, the military has remained loyal to Biya, but repeated appeals could test that loyalty.

Meanwhile, Gambia has granted Tchiroma humanitarian refuge but warned he must not use its territory for subversive activities. Cameroon’s government has vowed to prosecute him for inciting post-election violence that left at least 16 dead. The international community watches closely as the standoff deepens.

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