The partial results of the diaspora presidential vote in the Democratic Republic of Congo have sparked strong reactions within the socio-political environment. While Félix Tshisekedi is in the lead, hailed by the presidential movement, the political opposition does not agree with these results.
For Maître Hervé Diakiese, spokesperson for Ensemble pour la République, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) seeks to prepare public opinion to accept results which do not reflect the will of the people. According to him, the elements at their disposal demonstrate that Moïse Katumbi Chapwe is in the lead in many regions. He affirms that the Congolese people have clearly expressed their desire to sanction the regime in place.
However, according to CENI data, Félix Tshisekedi obtained high scores among diaspora voters. In South Africa, Belgium, France and even Canada and the United States, he seems to be leading the votes cast. These figures sparked protests within the opposition, calling into question the legitimacy of the results.
Hervé Diakiese emphasizes that there is no contradiction in denouncing a chaotic electoral process while claiming victory. According to him, the results reflect the people’s desire to sanction a regime that cannot pass. He compares this situation to a woman being poorly received in the maternity ward, emphasizing that the child remains hers even if the birth took place in difficult conditions.
This controversy surrounding the results of the diaspora highlights political tensions in the DRC. While Congolese abroad have finally had the opportunity to vote during this electoral cycle, their voice is contested and sparks passionate debates.
It is important to note that this information is based on partial results, and that the final results of the presidential vote in the DRC are not yet known. The situation therefore remains very volatile and subject to change.
In conclusion, the partial results of the presidential vote of the diaspora in the DRC provoked strong reactions within the socio-political environment. While Félix Tshisekedi is in the lead, the opposition disputes these results and claims that Moïse Katumbi Chapwe is the real winner. The controversy surrounding these results highlights the political tensions reigning in the country. It remains to be seen how the situation will evolve and what the final results of the presidential election in the DRC will be.