The authorities in Equatorial Guinea have announced on Saturday the re-election of Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo for a sixth term. The 80-year-old octogenarian has been in power since 1979. Making him the longest serving president in the history of Africa and the world.
Announcing the results, the head of the electoral commission, Faustino Ndong Esono Eyang, said Obiang had won with 94,9% of the votes. Quoting him, "the results of the general election solemnly proclaim His Excellency Obiang NGuema Mbasogo President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea for a term of seven years".
Obiang had the backing of a coalition of 15 parties, including his own party, the Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE).
What was so interesting to political observers was the percentages won by the opposition candidates were not announced by the head of the electoral commission.
OneForumNews1 can report that, the opposition leaders complained heavily about various electoral irregularities. However, in an undemocratic manner, security forces arrested them, with the regime saying it was thwarting a "conspiracy" to commit attacks in the capital Malabo and economic hub Bata.
The authorities also closed the country's land borders with neighbouring Gabon and Cameroon before campaigning began.
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