Tchiroma, who was a contestant in the election and claimed to be the rightful winner despite official results declaring President Paul Biya victorious, made the demand in a video circulated on social media on Sunday.
"I will never lower my stance until my people are free," Tchiroma said, accusing security forces of unjust arrests during post-election protests. The United Nations has reported that at least 48 people lost their lives in the violence, with many believed to have been shot by police during clashes with protesters.
President Biya, who has led Cameroon for 43 years, was sworn in for a record eighth term, extending his rule by an additional seven years.
— AllAfrica
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