Cameroon Opposition Leader Denies Government Talks. Yaoundé, Cameroon — Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma has categorically denied any discussions with President Paul Biya’s government, dismissing recent speculations of negotiations following the controversial presidential election of October 2025. Tchiroma, who resides in exile in The Gambia, asserts that he was the legitimate winner of the election that saw the 92-year-old Biya secure another term in office, extending his rule since 1982.
In his New Year address, President Biya pledged to form a new government, a promise that has not yet been fulfilled, fueling speculation about potential dialogue between the government and the opposition.
However, Tchiroma’s spokeswoman, Alice Nkom, firmly stated that there would be no discussions, compromises, or participation in any electoral process.
In a statement, Tchiroma clarified that he never intended to negotiate his electoral victory, neither before nor after the vote.
The Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon, Tchiroma’s party, has also announced its intention to boycott the upcoming parliamentary and municipal elections, arguing that participating would validate what it considers electoral irregularities. This stand highlights the ongoing political tensions in Cameroon, where opposition groups persistently question the credibility of the electoral process and Biya’s prolonged hold on power. Speculation about negotiations reached a peak following President Biya’s promise to appoint a new government, a move that has yet to be realized.
The denial by Tchiroma and his party underscores the deepening divide between the government and the opposition, indicating that efforts to resolve the country’s political stalemate may be more complex than initially perceived. Further details are expected as the situation continues to unfold.
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