Final regional tallies released by the Constitutional Council of Cameroon provide a detailed snapshot of the 12 October presidential elections, confirming the victory of Paul Biya and revealing striking regional divides. Biya secured 53.66% of the national vote, with his main challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, capturing 35.19%.
The breakdown of results across key regions and abroad for the proclaimed winner and runner is as follows:
| Region / Zone | Biya (%) | Tchiroma (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Littoral | 20 | 64 |
| East | 73 | 19 |
| Far North | 45 | 42 |
| North | 38 | 43 |
| North West | 86 | 5 |
| West | 38 | 46 |
| South | 90 | 6 |
| South West | 68 | 22 |
| Foreign (Africa zone) | 34 | 54 |
| Foreign (Americas) | 25 | 66 |
| Foreign (Asia zone) | 24 | 68 |
| Foreign (Europe) | 22 | 62 |
These figures highlight strong regional strongholds and varying levels of opposition support. Paul Biya remains dominant in the Anglophone-affected North West, South West and the South, while Issa Tchiroma builds momentum in coastal Littoral, northern and diasporic voting zones.
The election took place amid heightened tension, protests and allegations of irregularities. The Constitutional Council’s proclamation of Biya’s win follows demonstrations and claims of fraudulent processes by opposition forces.
By Bakah Derick with reports
