(MENAFN) Congo's election crisis has intensified after the constitutional court confirmed the win of Felix Tshisekedi, rejecting claims of fraud, and runner-up Martin Fayulu rapidly declared himself the country's "only legitimate president."
Fayulu's supporters have alleged a backroom deal by retiring President Joseph Kabila to rig the vote in favor of the opposition after the ruling party's candidate did so poorly.
The court, however, said Fayulu offered no proof to back his claim that he had won easily based on leaked data attributed to the electoral commission.
Fayulu urged Congolese to take to the streets to peacefully protest what he called "constitutional coup d'etat," accusing the court of validating false results.
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