CLEAN : Battle to lead French opposition

The transcript describes a contentious election for a party president. John Foursquare Coppey declared victory, claiming a majority of UNP activists supported him. However, former Prime Minister Francois Theone contested the results, asserting a narrow victory. Both sides accused each other of voting irregularities, such as missing ballots and extra votes. Officials stated it was too early to declare a winner, indicating a challenging path ahead for party unity.

What concerns were raised regarding the voting process?

What did officials say about declaring a winner after the election?