Title: Attack on the Delly Sesanga convoy in Kananga: a reprehensible act that highlights political tensions in the DRC
Introduction :
On Saturday July 29, 2023, an attack took place in Kananga, capital of Kasaï Central province, against the convoy of Delly Sesanga, national president of the ENVOL political party and declared candidate for the next presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This attack perpetrated by young people claiming to belong to the presidential party UDPS aroused strong reactions and condemnations. It highlights the growing political tensions in the country, as well as the stakes of the next presidential election.
A reprehensible act motivated by the fear of political change:
The political party ENVOL, through its press release signed by its spokesperson Rodrigue Ramazani, strongly condemns this attack and accuses the power in place of the instrumentalization of young people to sow terror and violence. A desperate attempt by the Tshisekedi regime to thwart democracy and deal with growing public disenchantment with broken promises. ENVOL underlines that this attack results from the will of the power to cling to its privileges and to remove the political debate and the search for a vision to improve the living conditions of the Congolese.
Mobilization of the Congolese people to prevent electoral fraud:
Faced with this attack, the ENVOL party calls on the Congolese people not to give in to intimidation and to remain mobilized to prevent electoral fraud and impose the long-awaited political change. The candidate Delly Sesanga embodies this desire for change, with a real project to draw dividends from the political alternation of 2018. The enthusiasm of the populations during the Congo Refoundation tour demonstrates the massive support of the Congolese for this new political offer.
Assessment of the attack and consequences:
According to the ENVOL party, the attack injured 12 people, including Delly Sesanga himself, and damaged 10 vehicles. This act of violence highlights the risks faced by presidential candidates and highlights the political tensions in the country. It is essential that the authorities take measures to ensure the safety of the candidates and guarantee free and transparent elections.
Conclusion :
The attack on Delly Sesanga’s convoy in Kananga is a condemnable act that highlights the growing political tensions in the DRC. It underlines the desperate will of the power in place to maintain its privileges and to prevent political debate and the search for a vision for the country. Faced with this violence, the ENVOL party calls on the Congolese people to remain mobilized to prevent electoral fraud and impose real political change