The opposition and former president of Niger Mahamane Ousmane challenged Monday the verdict of the Constitutional Court which validated the election of Mohamed Bazoum as president on Sunday.
Niger election: Opposition leader Ousmane challenges court verdict
Mahamane Ousmane calls on Nigeriens to mobilise.
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Ousmane denounced the court’s validation of the victory as a "violation" of the Constitution considering the electoral proclamation illegal.
He also labelled the decision as an "attempt to usurp" his "victory" in the presidential election's second round on February 21 -- since his appeals have not been examined.
Ousmane also called for a peaceful march throughout the country, the mobilisation of the population and the support of the constituted bodies and the armed forces.
He did not specify a set date for the march.
The Constitutional Court's decisions are not subject to appeal.
Mohamed Bazoum, who succeeds incumbent President Mahamadou Issoufou, will be inaugurated on April 2 as the tenth president of the Republic of Niger.
The Constitutional Court confirmed on Sunday the election of Mohamed Bazoum as the new president of Niger with more than 55% of the vote, against 44.34% to Mahamane Ousmane.