The recent statements by Moïse Katumbi have sparked a wave of reactions in the country. The Ensemble pour la République candidate demanded the resignation of the president of the CENI and the cancellation of the December 20 elections, highlighting fraud and irregularities. In a communication published on January 7, he also called for the suspension of current members of the CENI pending in-depth investigations and decisions from the Constitutional Court.
Moïse Katumbi affirms that the resignation of the president of the Ceni, Corneille Nangaa, is necessary because he would have harmed the electoral process by allowing irregularities and fraud. He also underlines the importance of the sanctions imposed on invalidated candidates and calls on the Congolese population to oppose any power violating the country’s constitution.
The Ensemble pour la République candidate also calls on the international community not to recognize the results of fraud and cheating, stressing that democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo is at stake.
Reactions to these statements have been varied. Some support Moïse Katumbi and believe that irregularities must be investigated and those responsible must be punished. Others criticize these statements, saying it calls into question the legitimacy of the elections and creates political instability.
It is important to note that the Commission of Inquiry responsible for examining fraudulent acts during the vote has already announced the cancellation of elections in certain territories and the invalidation of several candidates due to fraud and irregularities.
The matter therefore remains to be followed, because Moïse Katumbi’s demands could have a significant impact on the political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is essential that thorough investigations are carried out to establish the truth and preserve the integrity of the electoral process. The stability and democracy of the country depend on it.