Cameroon’s Opposition Leader, Bakary, Makes Early Gains in Biya’s Strongholds

Preliminary results from Cameroon’s presidential election indicate that opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary is making significant inroads in areas traditionally dominated by incumbent President Paul Biya, Daily Trust has gathered.

Biya, 92, is facing nine challengers, including former allies and cabinet members.

Among them are Bello Bouba Maigari, a former Minister of Tourism, and Bakary, who until recently served as Minister of Employment.

Biya cast his vote at a primary school in Yaoundé,…