Wałęsa questions the election: “It should be repeated”. The strong words of the erstwhile President

Former president Lech Wałęsa posted an emotional Facebook entry on Sunday in which he questioned legality of the results of the 2nd circular of the presidential election 2025. Politician called recalculation of votes or even repeated votes, suggesting the anticipation of forgery. This entry has sparked a heated discussion on social media and raises questions about further political developments.

Wałęsa: ‘Repeat the second circular under better guard’

In an entry that appeared on Sunday morning on the authoritative profile of Lech Walesa, the erstwhile president did not dress up in words. “I have no doubt! The results of the second circular of elections should be carefully recalculated, paying attention to suspicious results, or repeated with better monitoring of the second circular of elections" – wrote Wałęsa, emphasizing his conviction that something went incorrect during the key vote.

This. First so firm voice of the erstwhile head of state After the authoritative results have been announced, which indicate triumph Karol Nawrocki, a candidate supported by PiS. However, he did not halt at the appeal itself – he moved on to a individual attack.

Sharp words at Cenckiewicz and PiS

In the second part of his entry, Wałęsa referred straight to Sławomir Cenckiewicz, president of the Institute of National Memory and a longtime political opponent of the erstwhile President. Cenckiewicz, who was active in the run and does not hide his support for Nawrocki, was named by Wałęsa as ‘excellently capable counterfeiter’.

"In the PiS they have a Cenckiewicz, an eminently capable forger, he may have been able to make improbable electoral manipulation" said Wałęsa, sowing a seed of uncertainty about the integrity of the second round.

The erstwhile president concluded his entry with a short but unambiguous call: “I appeal and ask – do what I ask”.

Reactions: a storm in the network and silence of PKW

Lech Walesa's post rapidly gained popularity on social media. Within 3 hours, he gained nearly 2,000 reactions and over 200 available. Comments are divided – any netizens support the appeal of the erstwhile President, raising the issues of deficiency of transparency and besides fast announcement of results. Others in turn cast Wałęsy spreading conspiracy theories and undermining public assurance in the democratic process.

So far National Election Commission (PPP) She didn't mention to Walesa's appeal. There is besides no reaction from Karol Nawrocki's staffwho has avoided confrontational statements since the announcement of victory.

In the context of rising media pressure, it can be expected that in the coming days the first authoritative communications from both PKW and president Elekt's camp will appear.

PKW investigates errors? Background to erstwhile reports

It is worth reminding that a fewer days earlier, the media reported that PKW analyses reports on possible errors in vote counting. Although the committee has not confirmed any irregularities so far, this information may have served as an inflammatory point for Wałęsa's statements.

It is not known whether his appeal will be formally treated as call for cancellation of results, which would require circumstantial legal bases and confirmation of irregularities by the audit authorities.

Polarisation of moods and possible consequences

Lech Wałęsa's message casts a shadow on the recently completed electoral process and strengthens social tensions, especially in opposition and anti-government environments. Although the erstwhile president has long been known for his controversial statements, his voice as symbolic figure of Polish transformation can resonate widely, especially abroad.

If calls for recalculations of votes become more formalised – e.g. through proposals submitted by election committees – the PKW may be forced to carry out detailed audits.

On the another hand, if public institutions do not find any deficiencies and Wałęsa’s comments do not find confirmation in the facts, they may be considered as Harmful to the stableness of the state and citizens' assurance in the electoral process.

Perspective for the following days

The next fewer days may be crucial. If the PKW decides to mention to the words of Lech Wałęsa or disclose fresh information related to the voting processThis may importantly affect the perception of the 2025 elections.

In turn, failure to respond can lead to fixation of divisions and beyond polarisation of public opinion, peculiarly in the context of the fresh presidency of Karol Nawrocki, whose legitimacy – at least in the social sphere – may be undermined.