The Social Democratic Front (SDF) has raised alarm over what it calls a systematic campaign of intimidation against its supporters ahead of the 12 October presidential election.
In separate statements issued by its Communication Secretariat, the party denounced two major incidents. In Tombel, Kupe Muanenguba Division, the SDF accused the local Divisional Officer of obstructing party officials and the electoral body, ELECAM, from pasting posters of its presidential candidate, Hon. Joshua Osih. The party described the act as “a blatant manifestation of intimidation and injustice,” warning it would resist any attempt to silence opposition voices.
Meanwhile, in Mundemba, Ndian Division, the SDF reported the arrest of twelve militants by law enforcement, allegedly acting under the instructions of the Divisional Officer and the Commissioner of Public Security. The detained militants were accused of the “crime” of pasting campaign posters. The SDF says they are being held at the Mundemba Public Security Police Station, where reports suggest they are facing torture.
Party officials, including Secretary General Mayor Njong Donatus Fonyuy, said their attempts to contact local administrators were met with “evasion, denial of responsibility, and outright refusal to engage.”
“This shameful act of political intimidation is an affront to democracy and a calculated attempt to disenfranchise the SDF in the most critical election of our nation’s history,” the statement read.
The SDF is demanding the immediate release of all militants and has called on the international community, human rights organisations, and justice advocates to hold perpetrators accountable.
“The eyes of the nation and the world are watching. Those who seek to silence democracy will be exposed,” the SDF Communication Secretariat warned.
With less than two weeks to polling day, tensions are rising as opposition parties decry unequal treatment, while posters of the ruling CPDM candidate, President Paul Biya, continue to be freely displayed across the country.
By Hilltopvoices Newsroom
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