The outcome of this election, which became a subject of widespread controversy, ultimately led to the assumption of power by Felix Tshisekedi, a member of the Heading for Change (CACH), in January 2019.
Furthermore, the agreement granted immunity to Kabila and his allies, shielding them from legal repercussions, while also bestowing upon the FCC the authority to appoint important ministerial positions.
[2] Much like previous power-sharing deals, the CAHA-FCC alliance proved to be ineffective in providing national security and addressing the economic challenges faced by the country such as its people's poor living conditions.
[4] The alliance encountered significant internal conflicts, which emerged when Tshisekedi made critical appointments to military leadership and civilian courts without seeking the endorsement of the FCC.
[3][4] On 6 December 2020, following extensive consultations with political parties and influential figures, Tshisekedi declared in an address to the nation that he planned to split off from the FCC and form a new coalition.
[6] In a relatively short period, Tshisekedi managed to persuade numerous deputies from the FCC to join the newly formed coalition, which was named the Sacred Union.
Leveraging their newfound majority, the Sacred Union successfully displaced the presidents of both the National Assembly and the Senate, as well as Prime Minister Ilunga and his administration.