Cameroon opposition leader flees to Gambia for ‘safety’ after disputed vote
Summary
Issa Tchiroma Bakary, the opposition leader in Cameroon, has fled to The Gambia for safety after a controversial election that extended Paul Biya's rule amid protests. The Gambian government is hosting Tchiroma on humanitarian grounds while working with regional partners to find a peaceful resolution. The official election results showed Biya won with 53.7% of the votes, but Tchiroma claims there was vote tampering and disputes the results.Key Facts
- Issa Tchiroma Bakary left Cameroon and went to The Gambia for safety after the presidential election.
- The Gambian government confirmed it is temporarily hosting Tchiroma while seeking a peaceful solution to the election dispute.
- Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, was declared the winner, securing his eighth term as president with 53.7% of the vote.
- Tchiroma, the opposition leader, received 35.2% of the vote and claims he was the actual winner, citing vote tampering.
- At least five people died during protests against the election results, according to the Cameroonian government.
- Tchiroma has called for protests, including shutting down shops and other activities.
- The Cameroonian government plans to take legal action against Tchiroma for urging insurrection.
- Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 and has remained leader after a 2008 amendment removed term limits.
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