The October election in Cameroon, in which long-serving octogenarian President Paul Biya retained power to extend his 36-year rule by another seven years, was marred by allegations of fraud, intimidation and low voter turnout.
Nationally, only 54% of registered voters turned up. And in the volatile Anglophone region a paltry 10% cast their vote.
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Most people boycotted or were forced to do so by the militias who have taken up arms to secede, whereas others demanded a change of governance structure.
The main opposition political formations have rejected the results of the “sham” election and are challenging Biya’s legitimacy.
