Cameroon's opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who has declared himself the winner of the 12 October elections, has told the BBC that he will not accept a stolen vote, with the results due to be announced on Monday.

He says his team has compiled the overall picture based on results from individual polling stations, so there is no doubt.

Tchiroma Bakary, 76, is a former government minister who broke ranks with President Paul Biya, 92, who is seeking another term after 43 years in power.

The ruling party has dismissed Tchiroma Bakary's victory claims and several officials have described it as illegal because only the Constitutional Council can proclaim official results.

Tchiroma Bakary said he had urged his supporters to defend their votes, adding: "We will never accept their votes being stolen by anyone."