Title: Félix Tshisekedi consolidates his lead in the race for the presidency in the DRC
Introduction :
Just four months before the general elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), President Félix Tshisekedi continues to strengthen his foothold across the country. According to several polls carried out by German, Belgian, French and American institutes, it seems that the son of the former historical opponent, Étienne Tshisekedi, is gaining ground thanks to his achievements. In this article, we will explore the latest data from GeoPoll’s Sociopolitical Barometer, which confirms Felix Tshisekedi’s lead over his main competitors.
Analysis of data from GeoPoll’s Sociopolitical Barometer:
According to the latest GeoPoll Sociopolitical Barometer report, published on August 23, 2024, Felix Tshisekedi has seriously strengthened his lead over his challengers. The two main opponents, Martin Fayulu and Moïse Katumbi, are seeing their popularity decline, while the gap between them and Tshisekedi continues to widen.
In terms of overall satisfaction, nearly half of the Congolese population is satisfied with President Tshisekedi’s record. The challenges that remain to be met for his second term are mainly related to the construction of basic infrastructure, the creation of jobs for young people, the end of insecurity in the east of the country and the fall in prices. basic necessities. Free education remains the only really high reason for satisfaction.
Support for Félix Tshisekedi remains strong, with 65% of Congolese ready to reappoint him as head of the country. Although youth support has fallen slightly, it is still high at 62%. On the other hand, Moïse Katumbi collects 12% of voting intentions and Martin Fayulu only 8%.
Conclusion :
The latest results of GeoPoll’s Sociopolitical Barometer confirm the dominant position of Félix Tshisekedi in the presidential race in the DRC. Despite the challenges ahead, support for Tshisekedi remains strong and voting intentions in his favor continue to rise. With a fragmented opposition and a lack of meaningful challengers, it looks like Tshisekedi is on course to win a landslide second presidential term.
However, it should be stressed that these polls do not guarantee an absolute victory and that the election campaign may bring unexpected changes. It will therefore be interesting to follow future developments and see how the other candidates react in an attempt to close the gap with Tshisekedi. Be that as it may, these data reflect a positive trend for the outgoing president and his growing anchorage among the Congolese population