Title: The political crisis shakes the UDPS in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Introduction :
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the political climate is tense within the ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS). Four members were recently expelled for trying to destabilize President Félix Tshisekedi and the party. This decision was taken by the secretary general of the UDPS, Augustin Kabuya, who also intends to take legal action against the excluded. This situation highlights the internal tensions within the party and raises questions about the organization of the next general elections scheduled in a few months.
A political coup within the UDPS:
UDPS Secretary General Augustin Kabuya announced the expulsion of four party members for being involved in activities aimed at destabilizing the moral authority of the UDPS and President Tshisekedi. The excluded, Hubert Mukuna, Joseph Likulia, Jean-Lucien Minga and Augustin Bomba, were accused of having held subversive meetings to weaken the party in view of the upcoming elections. Augustin Kabuya affirms that this decision was taken democratically with the participation of all the structures of the UDPS/Tshisekedi.
A seized justice and suspected external manipulations:
Beyond their exclusion from the party, those excluded could also face legal action. Supporters of the UDPS/Tshisekedi claim that these members were manipulated and received financial support to destabilize the party and the head of state. This affair also reveals internal divisions within the UDPS, with dissidents seeking to weaken the party before the elections. The intervention of justice should make it possible to shed light on these allegations and to determine whether there has been an outside influence.
Impacts on upcoming elections:
This internal crisis in the UDPS raises concerns about the organization of the next general elections which are scheduled in a few months in the DRC. The excluded were influential members of the party and their dissidence risks weakening the UDPS and disrupting the electoral campaign. It is crucial that the party be able to reorganize quickly and restore unity to face electoral competition. President Tshisekedi, as a candidate for his own succession, will also have to deal with these internal tensions and find ways to strengthen his political position.
Conclusion :
The political crisis within the UDPS in the DRC highlights the internal divisions and tensions surrounding the upcoming general elections. The exclusion of four party members for attempted destabilization raises questions about the organization and integrity of the electoral process. It is crucial that the UDPS manages to overcome this crisis and come together to face the electoral challenges ahead.. Justice will have to investigate possible external manipulations and the culprits will have to be held responsible for their actions