Cameroon’s President, 92-year old Paul Biya, who doubles as the world’s oldest president, has been declared winner of the October 12 election
He won with 53.66% votes, according to official results announced on Monday by the Constitutional Council.
Rival candidate and former government minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary came second with 35.2%, the council said. Chiroma had claimed victory against the incumbent two days after the October 12 election.
Biya has led the central African nation since 1982. With his re-election, he can now govern until 2032.
The results were announced a day after four protesters were shot dead in Douala, the economic capital, while more than 100 were arrested as hundreds of people stormed streets in several cities.
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