Mali president claims lead in July 29 vote, opposition cries foul

A Spokesman of Malian president Ibrahim Boubakar Keita says the president is leading in the July 29 presidential polls, according to provisional vote count.

Mahamadou Camara told international journalists covering the polls that the President is substantially ahead.

He, however, added that despite the president’s lead, he was likely not going to clinch a first round victory thus the possibility of the vote entering a run-off as by law required.

The president is one of twenty-four candidates running for the country’s top political office.

He is seeking a second and final term as president. In case a run-off is required, it shall be held on August 12. 

Meanwhile reports by local media indicates that the main opposition candidate’s camp has rejected result tallies and is calling for recounts of some ballots.

SOURCE: africanews
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