The Congolese political landscape is in turmoil as general elections approach in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The political party Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC), led by the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Economy, Vital Kamerhe, has seen the defections of many national deputies in recent days.
Among the deputies who have turned their backs on the UNC, we find Édouard Kyove, Amani Ngubiri, Grégoire Mirindi and Gustave Omba. Each justified his departure for reasons of personal convenience. In a letter addressed to the National President of the UNC, Édouard Kyove resigned from his position as Permanent Secretary of the National Political Directorate and left the party. He expressed his pride in having belonged to UNC, while emphasizing that he made this decision due to the circumstances and his own convenience.
The reaction of the UNC to these defections was imbued with serenity. The national deputy Me Alfred Maisha, who is also the national spokesperson for the UNC, explained that these departures are due to the arrival of personalities who rallied to Kamerhe for the upcoming legislative elections. He stressed the importance of persevering and assured that despite these defections, the party maintains its balance.
For the UNC, these departures are not a loss, because the party is represented in all constituencies. Alfred Maisha said those who left UNC conceded defeat and were replaced with more successful candidates. He pointed out that it is common, even in top football teams, to see players leave and be substituted.
However, Alfred Maisha pointed out that he never saw anyone prosper after leaving UNC and expressed his disappointment with this situation. He invited Édouard Kyove, who is recognized for his integrity, to return to the UNC by guaranteeing his confidence and his collaboration. He also reminded other deputies and party executives that there is no better than the UNC in the Congolese political landscape.
In conclusion, the defections of national deputies from the UNC have created some political unrest in the DRC. The UNC, although calm in the face of these departures, seeks to convince its members to return to the party by highlighting its strength and its importance in the Congolese political scene. Only time will tell what impact these defections will have on the upcoming elections and on the Congolese political landscape as a whole