The Desk Editor of the Guardian Post Daily Newspaper in Yaoundé, Patrick Mua, says protests have intensified across Cameroon following President Paul Bia’s re-election amid widespread allegations of vote manipulation and repression.

Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday (28 October), Mua explained that despite the official results confirming the 92-year-old leader’s extended rule, many young Cameroonians believe the election was neither free nor fair.

“Most of the youth were born long after President Bia came to power in 1982. They want change. They are tired of unemployment, insecurity, and poor living conditions,” he said.

Mua noted that the country’s opposition supporters had been collating and circulating early vote tallies, strengthening claims that the results were manipulated.

He also said the unrest reflects deep frustration among Cameroon’s under-35 majority, who are demanding electoral reforms, including lowering the voting age from 21 to 18.

“The people supporting Bia argue that age comes with wisdom, but many believe 43 years in power is too long,” he added.

Despite mounting protests, Bia — who is now 92 and could rule until age 99 under the current constitution — has pledged continuity under his “greatness and hope” agenda.

Credit: Asaaseradio