Title: The end of the FCC-CASH coalition: Felix Tshisekedi’s greatest regret
Introduction :
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, recently expressed his greatest regret for his five-year term during a question-and-answer session with his compatriots. A surprising response, which highlights the challenges he faced during his tenure. In this article, we will explore this statement in detail and discuss the consequences of the end of the FCC-CASH coalition.
The unexpected regret of Félix Tshisekedi: the end of the FCC-CASH coalition
When asked what was his biggest regret of his five-year term, Felix Tshisekedi surprisingly answered: the end of the FCC-CASH coalition. This political coalition, formed following the 2018 elections, was ended by Tshisekedi in December 2020, marking a major turning point in Congolese politics.
Tshisekedi explains that he had invested in this coalition, believing in the possibility of changing things peacefully and fraternally. However, he regrets that some members of the coalition believed that power was theirs, remaining locked in their bubble. For Tshisekedi, the end of the coalition was a regret, but also an opportunity to show Congo that it is possible to create real change.
The consequences of the end of the FCC-CASH coalition
The end of the FCC-CASH coalition led to a swing in the majority in Parliament and the creation of the Sacred Union of the Nation, a political platform aimed at granting Tshisekedi a second term and a comfortable majority in the next elections scheduled for December. This political transition has raised questions and debates within the Congolese political class.
Some, like Joseph Kabila, Tshisekedi’s predecessor, see the end of the coalition as a violation of the constitution, due to the appointment of certain judges to the Constitutional Court. Others see this rupture as an opportunity for political renewal and real change for the country.
Tshisekedi’s milestone achievements
Despite the regret expressed regarding the end of the FCC-CASH coalition, Felix Tshisekedi also underlines one of his greatest satisfactions: the establishment of free primary education. From his first year in office, Tshisekedi implemented this measure, fulfilling a constitutional obligation and providing new educational opportunities for Congolese children.
Conclusion :
Felix Tshisekedi’s statement on his biggest regret of his five-year term, the end of the FCC-CASH coalition, highlights the challenges he faced as President of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This political rupture opened the way to new issues and political debates in the country.. Nevertheless, Tshisekedi remains determined to bring about real peaceful and fraternal change in Congo, despite the obstacles encountered