Cameroon Suspends Issa Tchiroma’s FSNC for Three Months Over Post-Election Violence Allegations
Cameroon’s Minister of Territorial Administration has reportedly suspended the Cameroon National Salvation Front (FSNC), the political party led by opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary, for three months over allegations linked to post-election violence following the October 2025 presidential election.
The suspension was announced in a decision read on state media on Tuesday. The party was accused of calling for insurrection, inciting violence and undermining national integrity and sovereignty in the aftermath of the disputed election.
The allegations form part of the government’s response to tensions that followed the announcement of the presidential election results last year.
Dispute Over 2025 Presidential ElectionThe FSNC maintained that its leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, won the October 2025 presidential election, despite the official declaration of President Paul Biya as the winner.
Following the announcement of the results, protests were reported in Douala, Bafoussam, Garoua and other cities. Clashes between protesters and security forces resulted in deaths and arrests, particularly in Douala.
Tchiroma subsequently left Cameroon for The Gambia, where he has continued to challenge the official outcome and call for justice.The government’s allegations against the FSNC relate to the political tensions and unrest that followed the election.
The party’s response to the latest suspension decision was not included in the information available at the time of publication. Implications for the Party. The three-month suspension comes amid preparations for Cameroon’s next municipal and legislative elections.
The decision could affect the party’s political activities during the suspension period, although its precise implications for electoral participation would depend on the applicable legal and electoral framework.
The development adds another chapter to the political dispute surrounding the 2025 presidential election, with questions remaining about the consequences for opposition activities and the wider political environment.
