Although
the latest results are still provisional fugures (the definitive ones are
scheduled for September 6), one has already realized that the MPLA's greatest
goal is achieved: the guarantee of a qualified majority, which allows it to
continue its excesses and abuses.
How
does the government party achieve this qualified majority? Loudly lying about
the electoral results, “manufacturing” them through the National Electoral
Commission (NEC), which has always served the MPLA’s interests.
All
of this happens after UNITA, the main opposition party,released a first result,
which, though it gave the victory to João Lourenço and the MPLA, would be very
close in percentage terms, and the opposition would have more votes than the
MPLA. That is, the scenario in the National Assembly would change completely in
its configuration, and consequently, Angola could to some extent get rid of the
dictatorial yoke that has lasted since independence. To the disappointment and
revolt of the majority, the NEC presented sloppy results, in one occasion the
sum of the voting percentages exceeded 100%!
Many
of the observers, especially the portuguese, who are supposed to observe the
elections, have praised the electoral act, highlighting the climate of peace
and civility that prevailed throughout the voting. This, with a few exceptions,
even seems to be true and to be praised, however, they have neglected to
question the way the results have appeared. Were they in the polling centers? The
vote counting in those centers had nothing to do with the results released by
the CNE.
All
opposition parties point out the results provided by the CNE have been forged
and don’t correspond with the information given by their party delegates. What
do "observers" have to say about this?
João
Dias - Senior Consultant, Professor of International Relations
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