Title: President Tshisekedi’s statements dispel rumors of a political deal with Kabila
Introduction :
During his participation in the UN General Assembly in New York, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, gave a press conference to clarify certain points, in particular the persistent rumors concerning an alleged political deal with his predecessor Joseph Kabila. The president categorically denied any form of fraudulent arrangement and explained the real reasons for the contacts with the FCC (Common Front for Congo) after the 2018 elections.
President Tshisekedi clarifies the situation:
President Tshisekedi affirmed during his press conference that no agreement had been reached between him and Joseph Kabila, contrary to rumors which circulated during his first term. He revealed that contacts established with the FCC were aimed solely at forming an FCC-CACH coalition government, and not at negotiating the results of the 2018 presidential election.
According to the president, as soon as the election results were published, he was contacted by Raymond Tshibanda, Minister of Foreign Affairs at the time, then by Néhémie Mwilanya, Joseph Kabila’s chief of staff. The discussions that followed focused solely on the establishment of a government coalition, without any fraudulent arrangements regarding the electoral results.
President Tshisekedi recounted how he had clearly stated to Raymond Tshibanda that he refused to enter into a scenario where he would be named Prime Minister for Emmanuel Shadary’s candidate. He recalled that he had won the elections and that he had the results to prove it. Therefore, any accusation of electoral theft must be supported by hard evidence.
A welcome clarification:
President Tshisekedi’s statements at his press conference are an important step in dispelling persistent rumors regarding a secret deal with Joseph Kabila. These rumors fueled political and media debates throughout his first term, undermining his legitimacy as head of state.
By clarifying the situation and exposing the real reasons for the contacts with the FCC, President Tshisekedi hopes to put an end to these speculations and focus on the challenges ahead for his country. For the Congolese population, it is essential to focus on economic development, political stability and the fight against corruption, rather than getting bogged down in unfounded controversies.
Conclusion :
President Tshisekedi’s statements during his press conference at the UN helped to dispel persistent rumors concerning an alleged political deal with Joseph Kabila. He denied any form of fraudulent arrangement and explained that contacts with the FCC were only aimed at forming a government coalition. This clarification is an important step to restore confidence and focus on the challenges ahead for the Democratic Republic of Congo.