00:00Ahead of October 2025 presidential election, prominent Cameroonian figures are calling on citizens to use the ballot box to reject long-time President Paul Beyer.
00:10A coalition of university lecturers, civil society members and traditional leaders issued a public appeal urging Beyer in power since 1982 not to stand again or to be voted out if he does.
00:23They argue that at 92 years old, Beyer's continued rule symbolizes a stagnant political system, ill-suited to address urgent crises such as anglophone conflict, economic hardship and endemic corruption.
00:37These collective voices have sparked fresh debate.
00:40While some local mayors and traditional chiefs insist Beyer embody stability, others, including church leaders, describe Beyer's candidacy as unrealistic and when it threatens democratic process.
00:52Human Rights Watch and other observers have also criticized the regime for cracking down on opposition and independent groups in the lead-up to the vote, citing arrests and restrictions on political activity.
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01:09Today we are calling for leadership.
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01:20So most people are representing the spirit.
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