In the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi has been re-elected after a long and hard-fought election campaign. The presidential election was held on the 30th of December, and the result has been announced by the electoral commission on the 10th of January 2021.
President Tshisekedi was reelected with a strong 58.83 percent of the vote. This result is an increase from his initial majority of 38.57 percent from the first round of voting in December 2018. His challenger, Martin Fayulu, received 32.19 percent, and Jean-Pierre Bemba, a former rebel leader, came in third at 4.44 percent.
Following the announcement of the results, the current president has declared he is committed to delivering on his promises to the citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He has promised to reduce poverty, improve living standards and create jobs for the many young people in the country. He also pledged to fight against corruption and increase foreign investment.
The electoral commission has stated that the election has been fair and without significant complications. However, there have been concerns raised by some of the main opposition parties regarding the result, as well as allegations of fraud and irregularities in some areas. Some of these allegations include vote buying, the intimidation of voters, as well as the abuse of the electoral system.
The international community has also expressed its support for the re-election of President Tshisekedi. The African Union has congratulated the president on his re-election, and noted that the electoral process was carried out in accordance with the principles of democracy. The United Nations has also welcomed the result, emphasizing the “peaceful nature” of the vote.
The re-election of President Tshisekedi marks a new period of hope for the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country is now likely to be on the path towards development, stability, and economic progress. It is up to President Tshisekedi to ensure that these hopes are reached, and that the democratic will of the people is respected.
