Rex Kazadi Kanda, figurehead of the Congolese diaspora, recently announced his candidacy for the December 2023 presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an open letter addressed to the Congolese people, Kazadi expresses his concern at the difficult situation that the country has been going through for decades.
The candidate highlights the multiple crises facing the DRC, particularly on the budgetary, diplomatic and social levels, which have had a negative impact on the lives of Congolese. He also denounces the current regime, accused of not responding effectively to the country’s problems and favoring a restricted circle of privileged people.
Kazadi expresses his commitment to the Congolese people and his desire to upset the established order to reconnect with the past honor, power and image of Congo Kinshasa. It places particular emphasis on Congolese youth, considered the country’s true wealth and the key to its future.
Originally from Mbuji-mayi, in the province of Kasai-Oriental, Rex Kazadi Kanda began his political involvement in France in 2014. After rejecting the theoretical approach of Republican Action for Progress, he created the political party Ba Patriotes ya Kongo (BPK) with the aim of seizing power and creating real change in the DRC, inspired by the model of Thomas Sankara.
Rex Kazadi Kanda’s candidacy promises to bring a fresh perspective to the 2023 presidential race in the DRC. While the country faces many challenges, his will to defend the interests of the Congolese people and put an end to political instability gives real hope for change for the future of the country. Let us remain attentive to developments in this electoral campaign and the potential impact it will have on the future of the DRC