Cameroonian Political Opposition Figure Faces Legal Proceedings Regarding Election Unrest, Authorities Announces

The nation's Interior Minister the interior minister has declared that opposition leader Tchiroma Bakary will be prosecuted over allegations that he incited "aggressive election protests".

At least four demonstrators have been killed during confrontations between security forces and protesters since the presidential election on October 12, with the 92-year-old head of state obtaining an eighth presidential mandate.

Tchiroma Bakary maintains that he won the election, a statement disputed by the incumbent party, the CPDM.

Violent crackdowns by police and security officers on demonstrators have concerned the world leaders, with the United Nations, African Union and European Union urging caution.

Minister's Accusations

Earlier this week, Nji accused Tchiroma Bakary of organising what he referred to as "unauthorized" rallies resulting in the loss of lives, and also criticised him for announcing success in the election.

He added that the opposition leader's "co-conspirators involved in an rebellious scheme" will also face legal action.

Vote Outcome

Paul Biya, who took control in the early 80s and is now the oldest serving president, obtained the 12 October presidential election with 53.7% of the votes, compared to 35.2% for Tchiroma Bakary, according to Cameroon's Constitutional Council.

Challenger's Position

The opposition figure is has not yet commented to the official announcement to try him, but he had previously announced that he refused to acknowledge a fraudulent outcome - and that he was fearless of being detained.

Following the vote count, he said that security forces used lethal force on protesters assembled near his residence in the city of Garoua, fatally wounding at least two individuals.

Inquiry Revealed

Recently, the government official disclosed that an inquiry would be initiated into clashes before and after the declaration of the election results.

"During these attacks, some of the criminals died," he stated, without offering a exact count of demonstrators who have been fatally injured in the clashes.

Nji further mentioned that a number of officers of the law enforcement also sustained serious injuries.

Current Situation

While Nji maintained the situation throughout Cameroon was now under control, protesters remain active in various areas of the country, especially in these two cities, where demonstrators established barricades on Tuesday, and set fire to tires on the streets.

Analysts warn that the political turmoil could push the country into a governmental instability.