In December, João Lourenço will again stand as the sole candidate for the MPLA presidency at its ninth congress. The committee reviewing nominations rejected General Higino Carneiro's bid, citing serious irregularities, including thousands of signatures deemed invalid or forged.
For the activist, annulment of the candidacy of Hygino Carneiro to the leadership of the MPLA, launches "potent seeds" in the country. Team of the general promises to challenge the decision.
Job Capapinha considered null Hygino Carneiro's claim to compete for the party's leadership due to irregularities after false documents were discovered.