đŸ”— Share this article Cameroon Political Opposition Leader to Face Legal Proceedings Over Election Unrest, Government Declares Many in Cameroon are furious that Paul Biya has secured an eighth presidential term Cameroon's Interior Minister the interior minister has announced that opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary will undergo legal proceedings over allegations that he incited "violent election protests". At least four protesters have been lost their lives during clashes between police and military and opposition supporters since the presidential election on 12 October, with 92-year-old President Paul Biya winning an eighth term in office. The opposition leader maintains that he was the true winner, a statement disputed by the governing party, the CPDM. Violent crackdowns by law enforcement on demonstrators have alarmed the world leaders, with the United Nations, AU and European Union demanding restraint. Official's Accusations Recently, Nji accused the opposition figure of coordinating what he referred to as "illegal" demonstrations causing the fatalities, and also criticised him for declaring victory in the electoral contest. He added that Tchiroma Bakary's "associates responsible for an rebellious scheme" will also be prosecuted. Poll Figures Paul Biya, who came to power in 1982 and is now the world's oldest head of state, won the 12 October vote with 53.7% of the ballots, compared to a significant minority for Tchiroma Bakary, according to the electoral authority. Opposition Response The opposition figure is has not yet commented to the government's decision to bring him to court, but he had previously stated that he refused to acknowledge a stolen vote - and that he was fearless of being detained. Following the vote count, he claimed that security forces opened fire on demonstrators gathered near his house in Garoua, killing at least 2 people. Inquiry Launched Recently, the interior minister disclosed that an investigation would be initiated into violent incidents before and after the declaration of the poll figures. "During these attacks, some of the criminals died," he commented, without giving a specific number of demonstrators who have been fatally injured in the clashes. The minister added that multiple members of the security forces also suffered serious injuries. Current Situation Even though Nji asserted the condition across the country was now under control, demonstrators are still demonstrating in some parts of the nation, especially in these two cities, where demonstrators mounted obstructions on Tuesday, and burnt tyres on the streets. Experts caution that the post-electoral violence could push the country into a leadership vacuum.