**Contestation of the legislative elections in Kasai-Oriental: a game of power and controversy**
The recent legislative elections on December 20 in the province of Kasai-Oriental gave way to serious disputes. Indeed, two national deputies proclaimed provisionally elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) are at the center of all attention. Christian Mudiayi Ngoyi and Florent Ngandu Ndala have their legitimacy questioned by no less than 26 other unsuccessful candidates who have decided to refer the matter to the Constitutional Court.
The grounds for protest are serious, with challengers to sitting MPs accusing them of fraud and favoritism. The plaintiffs include well-known names such as Crispin Ngoy Ntambwe, Maurice Tshikuya, Mukanya Cibumba, and many more. This legal battle promises to be bitter, with the judgment having to be rendered within a short time, in accordance with electoral law.
The Constitutional Court will therefore have to look into these accusations and decide the fate of the contested deputies. This case reveals the political issues and tensions that can arise following elections, where the transparency and legitimacy of elected officials are essential to ensure stability and democracy. It remains to be seen what the final decision of the Court will be and what consequences it will have on the political landscape of Kasai-Oriental.
In the meantime, the local population and political observers are closely following this affair which could mark a decisive turning point in the political life of the province.