DRC: Bemba Ready to Lead Opposition

The loser in Congo's presidential election, Jean-Pierre Bemba, said on Tuesday (28 November 2006) that while he disagreed with the Supreme Court's endorsement of rival Joseph Kabila as winner, he would lead the opposition. "In the greater national interest and to preserve peace and to save the country from chaos and violence, today I, before God, the nation and history, in permanent communion with you all, vow to lead this fight for change within the framework of a strong opposition," he said on his radio and television stations.