Cameroonian Political Opposition Figure Confronts Legal Proceedings Concerning Election Unrest, Authorities Announces
Cameroon's Minister of the Interior the interior minister has stated that political opponent Tchiroma Bakary will undergo legal proceedings over allegations that he incited "violent electoral rallies".
No fewer than 4 protesters have been fatally wounded during skirmishes between security forces and opposition supporters since the electoral process on 12 October, with 92-year-old President Paul Biya winning an eighth term in office.
Tchiroma Bakary insists that he was the true winner, a statement dismissed by the governing party, the ruling CPDM.
Violent crackdowns by law enforcement on demonstrators have worried the world leaders, with the United Nations, AU and European Union calling for caution.
Minister's Allegations
On Tuesday, Nji charged the opposition figure of planning what he referred to as "illegal" rallies causing the loss of lives, and also condemned him for declaring victory in the electoral contest.
He noted that the opposition leader's "associates involved in an insurrectionary plan" will also face legal action.
Poll Figures
Cameroon's leader, who came to power in the early 80s and is now the most elderly national leader, obtained the 12 October election with over half of the vote, compared to 35.2% for his opponent, according to the constitutional court.
Leader's Stance
The opposition figure is remains silent to the government's decision to prosecute him, but he had before declared that he would not accept a stolen vote - and that he was fearless of being arrested.
When results were announced, he reported that gunmen shot on protesters present near his home in Garoua, causing the death of at least 2 individuals.
Probe Announced
Earlier this week, the government official announced that an investigation would be started into violent incidents before and after the declaration of the vote outcome.
"In the course of these incidents, some of the perpetrators died," he commented, without giving a specific number of demonstrators who have been killed in the clashes.
Nji added that several members of the law enforcement also received major harm.
Present Conditions
While Nji asserted the condition nationwide was now stable, demonstrators continue to protest in various areas of the country, especially in these two cities, where demonstrators mounted obstructions on Tuesday, and set fire to rubber on the streets.
Observers alert that the political turmoil could lead the nation into a leadership vacuum.
