News: Former President of the Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Corneille Nangaa, recently accused current President Félix Tshisekedi of lying about a fraudulent electoral deal during the 2018 vote These allegations were made in a statement posted on social media.
In this press release, Corneille Nangaa affirms that “a political agreement does indeed exist” and that it was signed by Félix Tshisekedi and his predecessor, Joseph Kabila. This agreement would have been certified and validated by three African heads of state. According to Nangaa, this agreement enabled the first peaceful transfer of power in the DRC.
However, President Tshisekedi publicly denied the existence of such an agreement during a press conference in New York. He called Nangaa’s allegations a lie and said there was never any fraudulent arrangement during the 2018 presidential election.
This affair calls into question the role of the Electoral Commission (Céni) and its impartiality during the 2018 election. Many observers have already questioned the results of this election and Nangaa’s accusations reinforce these doubts.
It is interesting to note that Corneille Nangaa, still under sanctions from the United States for corruption and obstruction of the democratic process, is today exiled in Belgium. He also declared himself a candidate in the next presidential election and created his own political party, Action for the Dignity of Congo and its People (ADPC).
This affair raises many questions about the transparency of the electoral process in the DRC and the credibility of the results. It remains to be seen whether investigations will be carried out to shed light on these allegations and to ensure fair and democratic elections in the country.
In conclusion, Corneille Nangaa’s accusation against Félix Tshisekedi concerning an alleged fraudulent electoral agreement during the 2018 presidential election in the DRC raises many questions about the transparency of the electoral process in the country. It is essential to carry out investigations to shed light on these allegations and to guarantee fair and democratic elections for the Congolese people.