Lyoa (politician)
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Lyoa | |
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Delegate of the Council of the Republic | |
Assumed office 14 May 2020 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Jake Early 2000s Chicago, United States |
Nationality | American |
Political party | CNDD-FDD FND Pro-Patria Congo Liberation Organization |
Spouse(s) | Alix Bénézech (status in dispute) |
Profession | Politician Warlord |
Military service | |
Allegiance | CNPSC AGC |
Years of service | 2019 - present |
Rank | Foreign Spokesman |
Battles/wars | Kivu Conflict Colombian Conflict |
Lyoa, also referred to as Jake, is a Congolese insurgent and member of the League of Conservative Nations on and off since around 2016. He is an incumbent member of the Council of the Republic, serving since May 2020. He is also a foreign spokesman for the National Coalition of the People for the Sovereignty of Congo. Lyoa is also believed to have ties to the Colombian neo-paramilitary group known as the Gaitanista Self-Defense Forces.
Lyoa has been accused of various criminal activities due to his alleged role as the boss of the LCN crime family.