MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The court said as cited by The Guardian on Saturday that Bongo had the lead over his rival Jean Ping in the elections but the ballots could not be recounted in full as they were burnt after counting at the polling stations.
The constitutional court stressed that the opposition and Ping would be held responsible for any clashes that might erupt after its ruling.
Gabon re-elected incumbent President Ali Bongo for a second term in August prompting accusations of fraud by the opposition. The United Nations backed opposition calls for the elections results to be verified.
At least seven people died during protests that erupted this month after the announcement of the election results.
