00:01Cameroon's opposition candidate Issa Chiroma Bakari announced victory in the October 12th presidential election, urging long-term President Paul Beir to concede.
00:11However, the electoral authority has not yet released the official results.
00:17The people have made their choice, and this choice must be respected.
00:22I call upon all institutions, all administrative authorities and leaders not to become enemies of the people that they are meant to serve.
00:32The time of fear, manipulation and false circulations is over.
00:37The only side that matters today is that of Cameroon.
00:41The only side that matters today is that of Cameroon.
00:47Beir's party rejected Chiroma's claims, and warnings were issued against unauthorized announcements of results.
00:54As analysts predict, Beir, who has been in power since 1982, will likely win amidst a divided opposition.
01:01Around 8 million voters were eligible to vote in Cameroon's election, which uses a single-round electoral system that awards the presidency to the candidate with the most votes.
01:12During the last presidential election in 2018, the opposition leader, Maurice Campto, claimed victory a day after the vote.
01:18He was later arrested, leading to protests and dozens of his supporters being detained.
01:24Beir crossed the victory with over 70 percent in an election marred by irregularities and a low turnout.
01:31W
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