Title: Deputy Crispin Mbindule joins the Udps: a decision motivated by political issues and the defense of the interests of the DRC
Introduction :
In a recent interview with Media Congo Press (MCP), national deputy Crispin Mbindule officially announced his membership of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) led by President Félix Tshisekedi. This decision follows his departure from the Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC), motivated by major political disagreements. This article looks back at the reasons that prompted Mbindule to join the Udps and explores the political issues he faces.
The rejection of allegiance to Rwanda:
MP Mbindule explains that his decision to leave the UNC is mainly due to his former party’s allegiance to the Rwandan regime. According to him, the president of the UNC, Vital Kamerhe, had suggested negotiations with Rwanda, which was experienced as a betrayal by Mbindule, due to the suffering that the war in Rwanda had inflicted on his region of origin, North Kivu.
Kamerhe’s controversial participation in a party in Rwanda, organized by Rwandan general James Kabarebe, accused of crimes in eastern DRC, was another determining factor in his decision. Mbindule claims that these actions called into question the UNC’s defense of the DRC’s national interests, and he therefore opted to join the Udps, the ruling party led by President Tshisekedi.
Tshisekedi’s commitment against Rwandan aggression:
Mbindule stresses that one of the main reasons for joining the Udps is President Tshisekedi’s commitment to the fight against Rwandan aggression through the M23 rebellion. According to him, President Tshisekedi has worked actively to denounce and combat this aggression and has defended the interests of the DRC on the international scene.
By joining the Udps, Mbindule thus supports the political vision of President Tshisekedi and hopes to contribute to the defense of the interests of the DRC in the face of regional geopolitical challenges.
Conclusion :
The choice of deputy Crispin Mbindule to join the Udps is motivated by important political issues and by his desire to defend the interests of the DRC. His disagreement with the UNC’s allegiance to Rwanda was decisive in his decision, while his membership in the Udps is supported by President Tshisekedi’s commitment against Rwandan aggression. This decision highlights the complex political dynamics faced by political actors in the DRC and highlights the importance of strategic choices to defend national interests.