UN Chief, Antonio Guterres has appealed for calm in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following the dispute over the outcome of the presidential election.
The Secretary-General has called on all stakeholders to refrain from violence and to channel any eventual electoral disputes through the established institutional mechanisms, in line with the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s constitution and relevant electoral laws.
Opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi won the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election, the electoral commission says.
The announcement sparked accusations of an “electoral coup” from runner-up Martin Fayulu.
France said the figures did not match results collated on the ground by monitors from the Catholic Church.
The ruling party has not contested the result, sparking accusations of collusion with the Tshisekedi team.
It is an accusation Mr Tshisekedi’s team denies.
Reports indicate that Belgian Foreign Minister, Didier Reynders has joined France in raising doubts about Felix Tshisekedi’s provisional victory in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election.
Mr. Reynders said Belgium would use its temporary seat on the UN Security Council to seek clarification about the results.
Mr. Reynders added that they have some doubts and the issue will be debated in the coming days in the Security Council. DR Congo gained independence from Belgium in 1960.
