Title: The strengthening of Félix Tshisekedi in the race for the presidency of the DRC, according to the polls
Introduction :
A few months before the general elections in the DRC, Félix Tshisekedi, son of historic opponent Étienne Tshisekedi, is consolidating his roots across the country. Polls by German, Belgian, French and American institutes demonstrate its growing popularity, with achievements that earn it a solid lead over its competitors. In this article, we will examine the results of a survey by the American polling firm GeoPoll, which testify to the confidence and support enjoyed by Félix Tshisekedi.
The GeoPoll socio-political barometer: an overview of the political situation in the DRC
Polling firm GeoPoll recently released its 4th Sociopolitical Barometer report, which focuses on African countries. The results of this survey show that Félix Tshisekedi has considerably strengthened his lead over his rivals, Martin Fayulu and Moïse Katumbi. While the gap was already significant in previous publications, it widened further in favor of Tshisekedi.
Public support for Felix Tshisekedi
According to survey data, nearly half of the Congolese population is generally satisfied with the current president’s record. However, many challenges remain to be met, such as the construction of basic infrastructure, the creation of jobs for young people, the fight against insecurity in the east of the country and the fall in the price of basic necessities. . Despite this, 65% of Congolese are willing to grant a second term to Felix Tshisekedi. Although some young people have expressed a slight drop in support, Tshisekedi remains largely in the lead with 62% of voting intentions, far ahead of Katumbi with 12% and Fayulu with only 8%.
The fragmentation of the opposition and the absence of a significant challenge to Tshisekedi
The GeoPoll barometer report also points out that respondents’ willingness to consider alternative candidates has declined since the last election, which strengthens Tshisekedi’s position. The fragmented and regionalized opposition does not represent a significant challenge for the incumbent president. Despite criticism and mixed perceptions of the situation in the DRC, Tshisekedi retains strong support ahead of the elections.
Conclusion :
GeoPoll polls reveal a solid and growing lead for Félix Tshisekedi in the DRC presidential race. His record, while challenging, resonates positively with much of the Congolese population. The opposition, meanwhile, is struggling to present a serious challenge to Tshisekedi. With elections just months away, it appears the current president has strong support and increased trust from Congolese people.