The race for the São Tomé and Príncipe Presidency has intensified ahead of the July 19 election after the Constitutional Court officially cleared five candidates while disqualifying prominent businessman Nino Monteiro.
The court rejected Monteiro’s application citing alleged irregularities regarding his documentation and nationality. The decision has sparked heated political debate and swift backlash from his backing party, which has called the ruling discriminatory and announced plans to lodge a formal appeal.
The exclusion of a high-profile business figure reshapes the electoral landscape, leaving five confirmed contenders in the running for the country’s top office.
–ChannelAfrica–
