The provisional release granted to Fortunat Biselele, former right-hand man of President Tshisekedi, raises many questions about the intrigues taking place within the government. Arrested in January 2023 and charged with treason, undermining state security and spreading false rumors, Biselele was held in Kinshasa’s central prison for several months. However, his release comes just 48 hours after compromising videos of several women were posted on social media.
This publication, which reveals Biselele’s private life, raises questions about the involvement of the security services in this affair. It is possible that this is a maneuver orchestrated by influential members of power to discredit Biselele and put him aside. Indeed, many relatives of President Tshisekedi have recently experienced a similar decline, accused of the same misdeeds and removed from the President’s inner circle.
This situation reflects an internal power struggle within the government, where personal interests and egos prevail over social progress and the ideals of the ruling party. The rivalries between advisers, ministers and securocrats are increasingly visible, and many of them are ready to do anything to increase their influence and their position within the administration.
In the case of Biselele, his provisional release comes while his case is still under investigation before the high court. His lawyer claims Biselele is still ill and has requested that his case be moved to another jurisdiction due to his legitimate suspicion of the current court, which he believes to be biased.
This case highlights the dysfunctions of the Congolese justice system, where serious charges and prolonged detentions can be used as political tools to eliminate rivals. It is essential that justice be rendered in a fair and transparent manner, in order to avoid any political manipulation and to preserve the integrity of institutions.
In conclusion, the provisional release of Fortunat Biselele raises many questions about the ongoing power struggle within the Congolese government. Personal rivalries and political intrigue seem to take precedence over the real issues of development and social progress