The silence of political actors: an enigma that raises questions
In the current political landscape, an intriguing phenomenon is manifesting itself: the silence of political actors. Usually eager to speak out on all issues, they seem to have gone into complete silence. So what happens so that the voices are silent and the words become rare?
This unexpected silence is all the more surprising as the elections are fast approaching. In less than five months, the ballot boxes will be open and the struggle for power will be intense. So why this strategy of silence? Is this an attempt to hide the intentions and feelings of political actors? After all, the saying that “he who does not say a word consents” is often echoed in public opinion.
However, silence has not always been an effective political weapon for everyone. The outgoing president, Kabila-son, paid the price. His silence was often perceived as indifference or a disconnection from reality by a large part of the population. In a country where speech is often synonymous with political engagement, silence can be politically risky.
While the political actors are silent, the country faces many challenges: the high cost of living, the start of the school year, the resurgence of certain epidemics, the increasing fires. Hot topics, which require a position and political action. Would the opponents be paralyzed by the electoral stake? Or are they already preparing for the post-quinquennium, by launching behind-the-scenes negotiations?
It is true that for those who are already in power, speech can be seen as a sign of weakness. Talking too much can be dangerous because words can backfire. Perhaps this is an explanation for their current silence. Or perhaps it is simply the calm before the storm, with political actors preferring to wait for the right moment to speak out.
In conclusion, the silence of political actors remains an enigma that raises questions. The approach of the elections, the daily challenges and the future stakes are all factors that can explain this silence. But one thing is certain, sooner or later political voices will be heard again and words will regain their power in public debate