Title: Félix Tshisekedi chosen as candidate for the presidency of the Republic during the UNC congress
Introduction :
During its third ordinary congress, the Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC) officially nominated Felix Tshisekedi as the candidate for the presidency of the Republic for the presidential election scheduled for December 2023. This decision was taken after consultations and deliberations within the congress. This article reviews the details of this announcement and its impact on the Congolese political scene.
Felix Tshisekedi’s choice:
The third ordinary congress of the UNC took the decision to renew the current president, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, as a presidential candidate for a second term. This decision was made official during the congress, where an ad hoc committee carried out consultations with the delegates. The president of the UNC congress, Alfred Maisha, announced that “The UNC adopts its candidate for the election of December 20, 2023, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo.”
The support of the Sacred Union:
It is important to point out that the national president of the UNC, Vital Kamerhe, is also a member of the presidium of the Sacred Union, a coalition of political parties which campaigns for the re-election of Félix Tshisekedi as president. During the congress, Vital Kamerhe was reappointed as national president of the UNC for the next five years. This support from the Union Sacrée strengthens the position of Félix Tshisekedi as a candidate for the presidency and increases his chances of re-election.
Reactions and implications:
Several leaders of political parties were present at the UNC congress, testifying to the importance of this announcement. The general secretary of the UDPS, Augustin Kabuya, as well as the inter-federal president of the MLC, Valentin Gerengo, expressed their support for Félix Tshisekedi. This designation as a presidential candidate strengthens the political position of Félix Tshisekedi and offers a promising prospect for the December 2023 election.
Conclusion :
The choice of Félix Tshisekedi as presidential candidate at the UNC congress marks an important turning point in Congolese politics. This announcement testifies to the increased support for the outgoing president and his chances of winning a second term. The December 2023 presidential election therefore promises to be a key moment for the political future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo