Both main candidates have claimed victory and alleged irregularities by their rivals.

EU observers declared Saturday’s poll to have lacked transparency.

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Former foreign minister Jean Ping, who’s the main opposition candidate among the 10 contenders against President Ali Bongo has held two press conferences since Saturday, urging incumbent president to accept the will of the people and step down.

Bongo’s camp, on the other hand has accused Ping of trying to cast doubt over the results of the ballot.

The 76-strong EU observer team gave the poll the thumbs down.

However UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has congratulated Gabon on holding peaceful elections and urged the candidates to accept the outcome.

Tensions are running high in Libreville, with many businesses shutting their doors and people buying up food for fear of street protests and clashes.

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