Title: Corneille Nangaa: between opposition to Félix Tshisekedi and accusations of balkanization of the DRC
Introduction :
Corneille Nangaa, former president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), has become an opposition figure in the DRC. He is waging a merciless war against Felix Tshisekedi, calling him “the main agent of the balkanization of the DRC”. In this article, we examine Nangaa’s inflammatory statements and their impact on the Congolese political scene.
Corneille Nangaa: a virulent opponent
From his position as an opponent, Corneille Nangaa did not mince his words against Félix Tshisekedi. In a recent op-ed in tribute to a murdered opponent in Kinshasa, Nangaa said the country was on the verge of breaking up due to President Tshisekedi’s alleged complicity. He even described the latter as “the main agent of the balkanization of the Democratic Republic of Congo”.
Accusations of balkanization and tribalism
Nangaa accuses Tshisekedi of driving the country towards balkanization and fostering tribalism. He claims the president runs the state with security lightness and uses foreign forces to maintain his power. Nangaa also denounces the politicization of the electoral architecture and the instrumentalization of justice.
General mobilization and refoundation of the army
Faced with what he considers a danger for the Congolese nation, Nangaa calls for a general mobilization of the people in order to stop Felix Tshisekedi. He advocates the reinvention of national unity, the reconquest of territorial integrity and the strengthening of the Congolese army. According to him, the country’s development also requires objective and realistic diplomacy.
Conclusion :
Corneille Nangaa’s diatribes against Félix Tshisekedi highlight the political tensions in the DRC. While Nangaa continues to accuse him of balkanization and tribalism, the country’s political future remains uncertain. It will undoubtedly be necessary to closely follow the evolution of this rivalry and its impact on the Congolese political scene