In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a firefighter for the lieutenants of Vital Kamerhe, the former chief of staff of President Félix Tshisekedi, was sentenced on appeal to thirteen years in prison on Wednesday, June 16 for embezzling more than $ 50 million for the purchase of prefabricated social housing. for soldiers and police.
as reported from Kinshasa, Pascal Mulegwa
Vital Kamerhe’s party, the UNC, remains convinced that its leader was convicted in the first instance for one year has been subjected to a conspiracy and asks its deputies to boycott the work of the pro-Tshisekedi coalition,Holy union of the nation.
At UNC’s headquarters, the corridors were congested all day. Screenshots checked by the police. But after a day of consultation, a step decision was made. “We can not sacrifice a leader like Vital Kamerhe for political calculation measures,” protested Billy Kambale, UN Secretary-General. The UNC is determined to defend its leader at the expense of blood. We ask our deputies to temporarily suspend their participation in the Cach and Sacred Union meetings. Let our leader be released for us! ”
Differences
The five members of the party, the ten deputies and other officials stationed in the institutions, such as the presidency, took part in the deliberations. According to the party’s relatives, if they say they are annoyed, it is not yet on the agenda to leave institutions, despite pressure from activists. UNC intends to continue internal discussions in order to obtain the acquittal of its leader: “The discussions will continue because we want to throw a wide net. We do not want to give the enemy the opportunity to destroy our party. We continue the discussions to raise awareness for most members and gather our troops so that when we make a decision, it is a decision that is consumed by all. We are a party born of resistance. For us, the most important thing is that our leader leaves this situation. “
The party is planning demonstrations across the country, demonstrations that are already in danger. The authorities have restricted all gatherings to a maximum of 20 people due to the third wave of Covid-19.
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