Title: Noël Tshiani declares Félix Tshisekedi winner of the vote in DR Congo: a contested verdict
Introduction :
The candidate for the presidency of the DR Congo, Noël Tshiani, announced that Félix Tshisekedi had won the presidential election of December 20, after the publication of the first trends by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). However, this proclamation is not without challenge, as some opponents maintain their demand for reorganizing the elections due to logistical irregularities. Let’s analyze this statement and the reactions it provokes in more detail.
Noël Tshiani’s verdict:
In a tweet published on December 28, Noël Tshiani said that, according to the available results and taking into account electoral data from 21 out of 26 provinces, it was projected that Félix Tshisekedi won the presidential election with 80% of the votes. However, he also clarified that this projection included a margin of error of plus or minus 5%. This announcement was seen as a gesture of recognition of Tshisekedi’s victory by Tshiani.
The opponents’ challenge:
Despite this proclamation, several opponents, including Martin Fayulu, Denis Mukwege, Théodore Ngoy, Jean-Claude Baende and Nkema Liloo, maintain their demand for reorganization of the elections. They highlight the numerous logistical irregularities that marred the electoral process and call into question the integrity of the final result.
The challenges of the protest:
This protest highlights the logistical challenges that the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) faced when organizing elections in DR Congo. Problems such as delays in the distribution of ballots, errors in voter lists and difficulties in counting votes were reported. These challenges cast doubt on the legitimacy of the electoral process and highlight the importance of strengthening logistical capacities to ensure transparent and fair elections.
Conclusion :
Noël Tshiani’s statement proclaiming the victory of Félix Tshisekedi in the presidential election in DR Congo provokes mixed reactions. While some recognize this proclamation as recognition of Tshisekedi’s victory, other opponents maintain their demand for a reorganization of the elections due to the logistical irregularities that marred the electoral process. These events highlight the importance of strengthening logistical capacities to ensure transparent and fair elections in DR Congo.