Cameroon judges reject election-rigging complaints
Summary
Judges in Cameroon have dismissed complaints about alleged cheating in the recent presidential election and will announce the results soon. The opposition claims the election was unfair, but the Constitutional Council found the evidence insufficient to overturn the results. President Paul Biya, in power for over four decades, is seeking another term amid growing tensions and protests.Key Facts
- Cameroon's Constitutional Council rejected eight petitions challenging the election results.
- Complaints included allegations of ballot-stuffing and other irregularities.
- The election took place on October 12, leading to protests in major cities.
- Issa Tchiroma Bakary, an opposition candidate, declared himself the winner, claiming 55% of the vote.
- President Paul Biya, 92 years old, has been in power for 43 years and is seeking another seven-year term.
- The Constitutional Council, whose judges were appointed by Biya, is the only authority that can officially announce election results.
- The Catholic Church urged that the election results reflect the voters' will.
- The situation is tense, with fears of violence in a country already facing a separatist conflict and Boko Haram threats.
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