Congo — Brazzaville President Denis Sassou Nguesso Holds Final Rally Before Election. Brazzaville, Congo-Brazzaville — President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo-Brazzaville held his final rally ahead of Sunday’s presidential election on Friday, as supporters gathered in the capital, Brazzaville.
The 82-year-old leader, who has been in power for over 40 years, is widely expected to win the upcoming vote.
Nguesso, a career military officer, has ruled Congo with an iron fist since taking power in 1979. Despite facing various corruption scandals, he has been able to extend his reign through constitutional reforms that removed age limits and term restrictions.
With the opposition divided and largely absent, observers predict a record low voter turnout in the oil — rich but impoverished central African country.
Officials commented on the matter. “Whether I vote or not, we’ll have the same winner. “
Denis Sassou Nguesso controls the entire electoral process, “said Clement Mierassa, an opposition figure and former presidential candidate. “.
All those running against the president are just placeholders.”Further details are expected as the election approaches, but for now, the focus remains on the likelihood of Nguesso extending his rule in Congo-Brazzaville.
