The choice of the 2023 presidential candidate was at the center of discussions at the UNC congress held recently in Kinshasa. Unanimously, the party announced its support for the candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi, as had been the case in 2018.
It is in an atmosphere of conviction and commitment that Vital Kamerhe, secretary general of the UNC, took the floor to express his unwavering support for the re-election of the current president. He positioned himself as a preacher of Felix Tshisekedi, highlighting his positive achievements and his vision for Congo.
With confidence, he declares: “I will be dressed in two large effigies of my leaders, Félix Tshisekedi and Vital Kamerhe. With us at UNC, when we love you, we carry you in our hearts. We are not hypocrites. Felix Tshisekedi will be re-elected”. He also warns adversaries that UNC will crush anyone it meets in its path.
This announcement of the UNC’s support for the candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi marks an important step in the preparation of the presidential elections of 2023. It strengthens the position of the current president and underlines the confidence and unity within the party.
The choice to support Félix Tshisekedi seems to be motivated by his positive record and his promising vision for the country. The members of the UNC see in him the leader capable of continuing the progress made and leading the DRC towards a better future.
This decision certainly arouses reactions and expectations on the part of the other candidates and the Congolese population. The 2023 elections are therefore shaping up to be a key moment for the country, where the various political forces will have to put forward their ideas and projects to convince voters.
Be that as it may, the strong and determined support of the UNC for the candidacy of Felix Tshisekedi testifies to the importance of unity and cohesion within a political party. It now remains to be seen how this decision will influence the political landscape and what the reactions of other political actors will be in this race for the DRC presidency