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The nation's Minister of the Interior the interior minister has announced that opposition leader Tchiroma Bakary will face legal action over accusations that he instigated "aggressive post-election demonstrations".

At least four protesters have been fatally wounded during skirmishes between police and military and opposition supporters since Cameroon's election on October 12, with President Paul Biya, aged 92 obtaining an eighth term in office.

Issa Tchiroma maintains that he was the true winner, a claim disputed by Biya's ruling party, the ruling CPDM.

Forceful measures by police and security officers on demonstrators have concerned the world leaders, with the UN, AU and European Union calling for caution.

Official's Claims

Recently, Nji alleged the opposition figure of organising what he referred to as "unlawful" rallies resulting in the loss of lives, and also rebuked him for declaring victory in the electoral contest.

He further stated that Tchiroma Bakary's "co-conspirators behind an rebellious scheme" will also undergo judicial processes.

Vote Outcome

Paul Biya, who took control in the early 80s and is now the oldest serving president, won the 12 October presidential election with over half of the votes, compared to a significant minority for his opponent, according to the electoral authority.

Leader's Stance

Issa Tchiroma is remains silent to the government's decision to bring him to court, but he had before declared that he would not accept a fraudulent outcome - and that he was fearless of being taken into custody.

When results were announced, he claimed that armed men shot on demonstrators gathered near his house in the city of Garoua, killing at least two people.

Inquiry Launched

Recently, the government official disclosed that an inquiry would be launched into unrest before and after the announcement of the poll figures.

"Throughout the violence, some of the individuals involved lost their lives," he commented, without providing a exact count of protesters who have been lost their lives in the clashes.

Nji noted that multiple members of the security forces also suffered significant wounds.

Present Conditions

While the interior minister asserted the condition throughout Cameroon was now stable, demonstrators continue to protest in certain regions of the nation, especially in these two cities, where demonstrators established obstructions on Tuesday, and burnt rubber on the thoroughfares.

Observers warn that the election-related unrest could push the country into a political crisis.