 Instead of directly attacking Kasa-Vubu "ad hominem", Lumumba accused obstructionist politicians and ABAKO of using the presidency as a front for disguising their activities.He noted that Kasa-Vubu had never before offered any criticism of the government and portrayed their relationship as one of cooperation.He lambasted Delvaux and Minister of Finance Pascal Nkayi for their role in the Geneva negotiations and for their failure to consult the rest of the government.