The nation's Minister of the Interior the interior minister has declared that political opponent Tchiroma Bakary will undergo legal proceedings over claims that he instigated "aggressive election protests".
At least four demonstrators have been killed during clashes between police and military and protesters since the electoral process on October 12, with 92-year-old President Paul Biya obtaining an eighth presidential mandate.
Tchiroma Bakary maintains that he was the true winner, a assertion rejected by Biya's ruling party, the ruling CPDM.
Aggressive responses by law enforcement on demonstrators have concerned the global community, with the UN, African Union and European Union urging moderation.
Official's Allegations
Recently, Nji charged the opposition figure of organising what he described as "illegal" protests leading to the fatalities, and also rebuked him for claiming win in the presidential race.
He added that the opposition leader's "co-conspirators involved in an subversive plot" will also be prosecuted.
Vote Outcome
The president, who assumed office in the early 80s and is now the most elderly national leader, secured the October 12 vote with over half of the votes, compared to 35.2% for the challenger, according to Cameroon's Constitutional Council.
Leader's Stance
The opposition figure is yet to respond to the authorities' move to bring him to court, but he had earlier stated that he refused to acknowledge a rigged election - and that he was fearless of being arrested.
On election result day, he reported that security forces shot on protesters assembled near his home in the city of Garoua, causing the death of at least 2 civilians.
Probe Launched
On Tuesday, the government official revealed that an probe would be launched into violent incidents prior to and following the announcement of the election results.
"During these attacks, some of the criminals were killed," he stated, without giving a exact count of demonstrators who have been lost their lives in the confrontations.
Nji added that multiple members of the law enforcement also sustained major harm.
Ongoing Circumstances
Although the interior minister asserted the state of affairs across the country was now manageable, demonstrators continue to protest in some parts of the country, especially in urban centers, where demonstrators set up barricades on that day, and burnt rubber on the roads.
Analysts warn that the political turmoil could push the country into a governmental instability.
