Saif al-Islam Gaddafi announced his candidacy for Libya's presidential election

The son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi is still wanted by the ICC

The long-awaited election this December is rife with disagreements on process

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, who is is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of crimes against humanity, has announced his candidacy for the country's presidential election next month.

The dictator's one-time heir apparent submitted his candidacy papers in the southern town of Sabah, Libya's High National Elections Commission said in a statement.

Grey-bearded and wearing glasses, he appeared in an electoral commission video in traditional brown robe and turban signing documents.