Title: Achille Kapanga joins ACDIP to defend the interests of the Congolese people and calls for peace in Beni
Introduction:
In a press conference held on Saturday August 26, 2023, Achille Kapanga, a Congolese notable, announced his membership of the Congolese Alliance for the Defense of the People’s Interests (ACDIP). Kapanga expressed his disagreement with COFEDEC, his former party, which decided not to participate in the elections. He also spoke about the security situation in eastern DRC and called for a strengthening of military operations to bring peace to Beni.
ACDIP’s choice: a decision in favor of the people
Achille Kapanga explained the reasons for joining ACDIP, led by Jonas Kasimba. According to him, politics must be based on the interests of the people and he chose to join a party that takes into account the aspirations and needs of the Congolese people. He criticized COFEDEC’s decision not to participate in the elections, stressing the importance of engaging in dialogue and presenting candidates to represent the interests of the people.
ACDIP’s support for military operations in Beni
Besides the political issue, Achille Kapanga also addressed the security situation in eastern DRC, particularly in Beni. He expressed his support for the joint operations carried out by the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and the Ugandan army (UPDF) to track down the members of the ADF MTM, responsible for the violence in the region. Kapanga, however, stressed that these operations must be strengthened and that investments in military equipment are necessary to ensure the success of the operations and guarantee a lasting peace.
Call for political commitment and peace in Beni
At the end of his press conference, Achille Kapanga appealed to the population of Beni territory to join ACDIP and make the right choice in the next elections. He stressed the importance of political commitment and citizen participation to provide a better future for the Congolese people. He also called on the competent authorities to intensify efforts to bring peace to Beni, in particular by lifting the state of siege in the region.
Conclusion:
Achille Kapanga made the decision to join ACDIP in order to defend the interests of the Congolese people and to participate actively in the next elections. He also expressed his support for military operations in Beni, while calling for an intensification of these operations and investments in military equipment