Cameroon opposition candidate Tchiroma claims victory in presidential election
Cameroon's opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory early Tuesday in the Oct. 12 presidential election, urging President Paul Biya, who has been in power for over four decades, to concede.
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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.
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