Voters in the Central African Republic alleged that they were being coerced Some voters in the Central African Republic have alleged that s...
Voters in the Central African Republic alleged that they were being coerced
Some voters in the Central African Republic have alleged that some election officials asked them to vote for the new constitution, instead of allowing them to choose for themselves.
About one million and nine hundred thousand people have registered to vote, but reports show that the people did not turn out very much in the peaceful capital of the country, Bangui.
Ahead of the referendum, some opposition leaders called for a boycott of the election, accusing President Faustin-Archange Touadera of seeking to retain power.
The new constitution wants to increase the term of office of the president from five to seven years, and it will cancel the right to serve two terms now.
A public opinion poll shows that there is a possibility that the voters will approve the new constitution, which will give President Faustin an extension of the country's presidency until 2025, which should be His faith has come to an end.
The results of the referendum are expected to start in eight days, but the actual results will be published by the Constitutional Court on the 27th of August.