Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition party leader Raila Odinga extended warm congratulations to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi for being re-elected in the just concluded general elections.
In a statement on X, Odinga conveyed his felicitations to Tshisekedi and the Congolese electorate for their peaceful expression and realization of aspirations during the electoral process.
He expressed optimism for the future and wished the reelected president success in steering the DRC back on course.
"Congratulations to President Felix Tshisekedi on his re-election and to the Congolese voters for aspirations peacefully expressed and realized. Wishing him the very best as he continues with the crucial mission of steering the DRC back on course," Raila stated in his message.
"May his leadership bring about positive change and prosperity for the nation. Wishing the people of DRC all the best in their determination to reclaim, steady and steer their country," Raila added.
Congratulations to President Felix Tshisekedi on his re-election and to the Congolese voters for aspirations peacefully expressed and realized. Wishing him the very best as he continues with the crucial mission of steering the DRC back on course. 1/2
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) December 31, 2023
DRC elections
Félix Tshisekedi won the recent elections with 73% of the votes, while his closest rival, Moise Katumbi, got 18%.
Tshisekedi will be sworn in for a second term on January 20.
It's unclear if any of the 18 opposition candidates will challenge the results in court.
The Constitutional Court has 10 days to address any legal challenges before announcing the final results on January 10, 2024.
