By Finesse Mbela & Ollus Ndomu
As the Democratic Republic of Congo’s electoral body further delays to release the final results for the December 20 Presidential Elections, Kinshasa anticipates potential unrest today, Wednesday, December 27, as the government forbids an opposition march.
Kinshasa Governor Gentiny Ngobila and Deputy Prime Minister Peter Kazadi have confirmed the ban, citing the need for public order.
Despite the prohibition, opposition figures, including Martin Fayulu, Denis Mukwege, Jean-Claude Baende, and Nkema Liloo, stand firm in their decision to proceed with the march, challenging the government’s directive. Governor Ngobila relayed the decision during a meeting with opposition candidates.
Deputy Prime Minister Peter Kazadi emphasized the implementation of measures to ensure public order amidst the opposition’s persistence.
Fayulu and the opposition assert that the demonstration aims to protest the alleged lack of legitimacy in the leaders of government institutions and the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) following an election they label as irregular.
It’s noteworthy that certain online media outlets aligned with the opposition have faced accusations of exacerbating the situation through biased reporting and disseminating unverified information.
As the events unfold, concerns persist over the stability of the situation and the impact of media coverage on public perception.
