Cameroon's Minister of the Interior the interior minister has announced that opposition leader Tchiroma Bakary will be prosecuted over allegations that he instigated "violent post-election demonstrations".
At least 4 demonstrators have been killed during clashes between security forces and protesters since the presidential election on 12 October, with President Paul Biya, aged 92 securing an eighth term in office.
Tchiroma Bakary insists that he won the election, a assertion disputed by Biya's ruling party, the ruling CPDM.
Violent crackdowns by police and security officers on demonstrators have concerned the world leaders, with the UN, African Union and European Union demanding moderation.
Official's Accusations
Recently, Nji charged the opposition figure of planning what he labeled "illegal" demonstrations causing the loss of lives, and also criticised him for claiming win in the election.
He added that Tchiroma Bakary's "associates involved in an rebellious scheme" will also be prosecuted.
Poll Figures
Paul Biya, who came to power in the early 80s and is now the most elderly national leader, secured the October 12 presidential election with 53.7% of the vote, compared to a significant minority for the challenger, according to the electoral authority.
Challenger's Position
Tchiroma Bakary is has not yet commented to the government's decision to bring him to court, but he had previously announced that he refused to acknowledge a stolen vote - and that he was not afraid of being taken into custody.
Following the vote count, he said that security forces opened fire on protesters assembled near his residence in the city of Garoua, causing the death of at least two individuals.
Inquiry Launched
Earlier this week, the interior minister announced that an inquiry would be initiated into unrest surrounding the announcement of the election results.
"During these attacks, some of the criminals lost their lives," he commented, without offering a exact count of protesters who have been lost their lives in the incidents.
The minister added that several officers of the police and military also suffered serious injuries.
Present Conditions
While the interior minister asserted the condition nationwide was now stable, demonstrators continue to protest in some parts of the country, especially in these two cities, where demonstrators mounted obstructions on that day, and set fire to tires on the thoroughfares.
Analysts warn that the post-electoral violence could lead the country into a leadership vacuum.
