Title: Félix Tshisekedi, a leader in search of a political platform for the 2023 elections
Introduction :
With only a few months of general elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the question of the candidacy of President Félix Tshisekedi remains unresolved. Various suggestions have emerged within the Congolese political class as to the political party, grouping or electoral platform that will carry its candidacy. In this context, the National Council of the Congolese (CNC) of Pius Muabilu proposed to the President of the Republic to present himself on the list of the UDPS, the political party dear to the memory of his father, the late Étienne Tshisekedi. This proposal aims to honor the fight of the patriarch and to consolidate the achievements of the change underway in the country. This article presents the different perspectives around the candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi and the issues related to the search for an appropriate political platform.
1. The CNC’s proposal for a candidacy on the UDPS list
The CNC, led by Pius Muabilu, expressed its support for a candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi on the UDPS list. This proposal finds its motivation in the desire to pay tribute to the late Étienne Tshisekedi, who devoted his life to fighting against anti-values and to working for the advent of the rule of law in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The CNC believes that the candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi on the UDPS list would do justice to this political formation whose activists have braved numerous dictatorships to defend democratic values.
2. The challenges of finding an appropriate political platform
The question of the political platform that will carry the candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi is of paramount importance for the 2023 elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Choosing a strong and committed political platform would allow the president to benefit from solid support and a loyal electoral base. This decision will also have an impact on the campaign strategy, political alliances and policies to be promoted during the election campaign.
Conclusion :
With the 2023 general elections fast approaching in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the question of Felix Tshisekedi’s candidacy remains unresolved. The CNC’s proposal to present him on the UDPS list testifies to the importance of his father’s fight and the desire to preserve the achievements of the change underway in the country. The choice of an appropriate political platform will be decisive for the success of his candidacy and the issues surrounding it should not be underestimated