🔗 Share this article Cameroon Opposition Leader to Face Legal Proceedings Over Post-Election Violence, Authorities Declares Many in Cameroon show outrage over the fact that the president has secured an eighth term Cameroon's Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji has stated that political opponent Tchiroma Bakary will face legal action over accusations that he provoked "aggressive electoral rallies". A minimum of four demonstrators have been killed during confrontations between police and military and protesters since the electoral process on October 12, with President Paul Biya, aged 92 winning an eighth presidential mandate. Issa Tchiroma insists that he emerged victorious, a statement dismissed by Biya's ruling party, the ruling CPDM. Aggressive responses by police and security officers on demonstrators have worried the world leaders, with the UN, AU and EU urging moderation. Minister's Claims Recently, Nji alleged Tchiroma Bakary of planning what he labeled "illegal" rallies resulting in the deaths, and also rebuked him for claiming win in the election. He further stated that Tchiroma Bakary's "co-conspirators behind an insurrectionary plan" will also face legal action. Election Results The president, who came to power in the early 80s and is now the most elderly national leader, obtained the 12 October presidential election with 53.7% of the votes, compared to a significant minority for his opponent, according to the constitutional court. Opposition Response The opposition figure is has not yet commented to the official announcement to try him, but he had before announced that he rejected a stolen vote - and that he was undaunted of being arrested. When results were announced, he claimed that gunmen opened fire on protesters assembled near his home in Garoua, fatally wounding at least 2 individuals. Probe Announced On Tuesday, the government official disclosed that an investigation would be initiated into violent incidents before and after the declaration of the election results. "During these attacks, some of the individuals involved died," he stated, without providing a precise figure of protesters who have been lost their lives in the clashes. The minister noted that a number of members of the security forces also suffered serious injuries. Ongoing Circumstances Although Nji insisted the condition nationwide was now manageable, protesters remain active in some parts of the country, especially in these two cities, where protesters mounted barricades on that day, and burnt tires on the streets. Observers caution that the political turmoil could plunge the nation into a governmental instability.