A joint statement on Wednesday revealed two parties,Congo’s elect president Felix Tshisekedi and his predecessor Joseph Kabila recognised the parliamentary make-up but said they had a “common will to govern together as part of a coalition government”.

This path would aim to preserve the “achievements of the historic peaceful transfer of power that took place on January 24, 2019 to strengthen the climate of peace and stability of the country and facilitate the rapid establishment of a government,” it added.

The statement came after Tshisekedi vented his frustration during a visit to Namibia last week at being unable to assemble a majority to back his choice for prime minister.

Tshisekedi said he would “not accept being a president who reigns but doesn’t govern”.

This has not been taken positively by everyone as many have termed it mockery of the democratic will of the power by two men who are power hungry.

Many have also noticed that the coalition means Kabila will contribute in the choice of their prime minister hence he is still a ruler of the country and thus has had the last laugh.