Fayulu’s many backers: from DRC’s president-elect Tshisekedi to AU

The post-election process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is getting quite messy as more local, regional and international voices discredit the results of the presidential vote.

The African Union on Thursday became the latest international body to ask DRC’s government to consider canceling the results of the December 30 vote, which was won by opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi.

Martin Fayulu, another opposition politician has petitioned the Constitutional Court, requesting a recount of the poll. Fayulu says he won by a landslide and accuses Tshisekedi of striking a deal with President Joseph Kabila to be declared the victor.

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