Union for Central African Renewal, main opposition challenger in the Central African Republic’s (CAR) presidential election has rejected the provisional results, claiming the vote was marred by widespread fraud.
Anicet Georges Dologuélé, who finished second in the race, said figures from Sunday’s election were manipulated by the National Elections Authority, raising serious questions about the credibility of the process.
Former Prime Minister Henri Marie Dondra, who polled 3.19%, has also challenged the outcome and called for the election to be cancelled, accusing officials of breaching electoral laws.
According to provisional results, incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadéra won 76.1% of the vote, a result that would secure him a third term in office. Dologuélé is credited with 14.6%.
The final outcome is due to be confirmed by the country’s Constitutional Court on January 20.
–ChannelAfrica–
