João Baptista de Matos Chief of Staff of the Forças Armadas Angolanas turned down an offer to become defence advisor at Futungo de Belas Palace...
But this is not the same thing as the MPLA having the military advantage as FAA officers such as General João de Matos show open contempt for the party (De Matos never joined it)...
In Lunda Norte at Calonda a diamond concession is run by Tricorn which is linked to the Chief of Staff João de Matos and other officials...
João de Matos Chief of Staff of the Forças Armadas Angolanas (FAA) has been successful against the União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola ( UNITA) but has no pedigree in the MPLA and relies upon the party for his wealth and position...