Congo presidential hopeful Fayulu fuelled by 2018 loss


Congolese political veteran and presidential candidate Martin Fayulu speaks during his interview with Reuters in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, November 23, 2023. REUTERS/Benoit Nyemba

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Congolese presidential candidate Martin Fayulu has a blunt message for voters: The 2018 election was stolen from him and he is back to fight for the top job he believes is rightfully his.

Fayulu, 67, a former oil executive and leader of the Engagement for Citizenship and Development party, came second to President Felix Tshisekedi in 2018. But Fayulu claims he won with over 62% of the vote and challenged the results in court.

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