By not splitting the opposition vote, veteran MP and businessman Martin Fuyulu has a realistic change against former interior minister Emmanuel Shadary picked to succeed President Joseph Kabila.

The major opposition players were at the Geneva meeting that endorsed  Martin Fuyulu.

These included Jean-Pierre Bemba and Moise Katumbi whose canadidacy was rejected by the electoral commission.

Joseph Kabila, who’s constitutional mandate expired 19 months ago, is not permitted to run. 

It’s not clear whether he intends to extend his 17 years in power behind the scenes.

Fears remain about the possibility of violence at the election on December 23. 

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