 He said that UPADS had submitted five appeals.The Constitutional Court held public hearings beginning on October 22, and on October 26 it annulled the election in four constituencies—Yamba (in Bouenza Department), where Raoul Mboungou Nzoumba, who was previously credited with victory, was to again face Clément Mouanda; Kayes (also in Bouenza Department), where Michel Bidimbou, the initial winner, was to again face Pierre Ngaka; Kibangou (in Niari Department), where Serge Victor Ignoumba, the initial winner, was to again face UDD President Pierre Damien Boussoukou-Boumba; and Mbomo (in Cuvette Ouest Department), where Jean Réné Matamaya, the initial winner, was to again face Léon Alfred Opimbat.There were a total of 22 candidates contesting the partial election