Paul Biya sworn in for eighth time period as Cameroon's president

[ad_1] Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya has promised to revive order within the nation gripped by post-election violence, as he was sworn in for an eighth consecutive time period in workplace.

In his inaugural deal with, the world's oldest president supplied condolences to victims of the protests and blamed these he known as "irresponsible politicians" for the unrest.

"I can guarantee you, order will reign," he promised, saying it was pointless to plunge the nation into disaster.

Following allegations of fraud throughout final month's election, Biya described the electoral course of as passable and praised the electoral physique Elecam.

The nonagenarian received 54% of the vote, in comparison with the 35% of Issa Tchiroma Bakary, in accordance with the official outcomes.

Tchiroma Bakary maintains he was the rightful winner of the ballot and has accused the authorities of fraud, which they've denied.

The announcement of the end result led to lethal protests throughout the nation, which noticed at the very least 14 individuals killed and greater than 1,200 arrested, in accordance with the Nationwide Human Rights Fee. Different establishments have introduced a far larger loss of life toll.

In his swearing-in speech on the nation's parliament within the capital, Yaoundé, Biya congratulated the safety forces for holding the protests however failed to deal with complaints of extreme use of drive.

He insisted the election was now up to now, urging residents to work with him on constructing a "united, steady, and affluent" nation.

The president promised to make points affecting girls and younger individuals a precedence, with a dedication to sort out corruption and safety challenges which have marred his administration over time.

Biya first got here into energy in November 1982, after the resignation of President Ahmadou Ahidjo. His critics say he has dominated the nation with an iron fist since then.

Previous to the inauguration, a number of components of the nation have been crippled by a common strike known as by Tchiroma Bakary, particularly in his strongholds of Garoua and Douala.

He mentioned he would resist till his "victory" was recognised, and went on to induce overseas powers to impose sanctions on Cameroonian officers over the current crackdown on protests and complaints over electoral fraud.

Judges on the Constitutional Council had dismissed eight complaints concerning the election, citing inadequate proof of irregularities or a scarcity of jurisdiction to annul outcomes.

Tchiroma Bakary, chief of the Nationwide Salvation Entrance occasion, was a former authorities info minister who broke ranks with Biya to problem him for energy.