Cameroon’s Minister of Communication, Rene Emmanuel Sadi, on Monday condemned the violent protests and civil disobedience actions that erupted following the 12 October presidential election. He reported that the demonstrations had resulted in property destruction and looting, confirming that individuals caught committing offences had been arrested. The unrest coincided with the start of the working week, leaving streets across the Central African nation largely deserted as tensions rose.
The protests stem from opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s claim of electoral victory and his call for a three-day nationwide “ghost town” protest from Monday to Wednesday. He urged citizens to remain at home and halt activities as a peaceful show of resistance. Sadi cautioned that such appeals could incite insecurity and urged the public to disregard them. Meanwhile, President-elect Paul Biya is expected to be sworn in later this week, marking a new phase in the nation’s political journey.