As Cameroonians anxiously wait for the final presidential election results from the Constitutional Counci, the Bishop of the Diocese of Bafoussam, Monsignor Paul Lontsie-Keune, has ignited national debate with a bold and uncompromising message that has shaken both the Church and political circles.
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, October 19, the Bishop delivered what many are calling a “prophetic rebuke” against corruption and deceit in the country’s democratic process.
“The people are demanding the truth of the ballot box,” he declared, his voice echoing through the packed bishop’s office. “You cannot hold a peace plant in one hand while threatening people and stealing elections with the other.”
His words, charged with moral authority, directly targeted the ongoing allegations of electoral fraud and manipulation that have clouded the 2025 presidential vote.
The Bishop called on all political actors to act with integrity, reminding them that true peace is born from justice, not silence.
“Let us not preach peace while burying truth. The will of the people must be respected if we want a united Cameroon,” he said firmly.
Observers say Monsignor Lontsie-Keune’s statement comes at a critical moment, as the Constitutional Council reviews disputed results amid growing public tension. Across the country, citizens are glued to radios, televisions, and phones, hoping for clarity and fairness in the final verdict.
Many social media users have hailed the Bishop’s courage, describing him as “the voice of the voiceless” in a time when most public figures remain cautious or silent.
Still, his remarks are likely to ruffle feathers within political circles, where the Church’s growing outspokenness is seen as a challenge to the status quo.
As the nation waits for the Constitutional Council’s pronouncement, one thing is clear: the cry for truth and justice is growing louder, and from Bafoussam, a Bishop has dared to speak it aloud.
