The National Transitional Council in the Central African Republic has elected coup leader Michel Djotodia as the interim President of the country.
Mr. Djotodia was the only candidate and was elected unanimously by all the 105 members of the National Transitional Council in a ceremony that was attended by political leaders, the press and representatives of international organizations accredited in the Central African Republic.
The National Transitional Council is an advisory and law-making body of the Central Africa Republic and is made up of 105 members.
Mr. Djotodia ousted President Francois Bozize last month in a bloody coup uprising, killing 13 South African soldiers who were on peacekeeping mission in the country.
Mr. Djotodia before this election proclaimed himself as President which raised a lot of concerns across Africa as to how he can lead the affairs of the country through that mandate.
He said then that he will rule for 3 years before elections will be held and it also prompted concerns from opinion leaders in the country of which some voiced their discontent to what he said then.
This election by the National Transitional Council will see him in power for the next 18 months after which fresh elections will be held nationwide.
The African Union has not commented on this current development but it is believe the AU is not happy at the trend of events in the country.
Mr. Djotodia resigned as defence minister in Mr. Bozize administration and joined the Seleka rebels to overthrow Mr. Bozize’s government.
Mr. Bozize is currently in the Republic of Benin seeking political asylum from his deposers and it is unclear what his plans are in the future about the Central Africa Republic.
The African Union has suspended the Central Africa Republic and demanded that the country returns to democratic rule.
The Central Africa Republic neighbors are reportedly angry over the coup and have all fallen out with this current leaders of the country.
The International Community is also believed not to be happy about the election of Mr. Djotodia although some attended the ceremony.
The Central Africa Republic has an unstable history and extremely poor living conditions although it has large deposits of minerals including gold, diamonds among others.
Issaka Adams / NationalTurk Africa News
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