The UDPS confirms the candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi for the presidential election of 2023
During an extraordinary congress in Kinshasa, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) officially confirmed the candidacy of Felix Tshisekedi for the 2023 presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This announcement comes in a tense political climate marked by growing rivalry between outgoing President Felix Tshisekedi and other opponents such as Moise Katumbi and Martin Fayulu.
Félix Tshisekedi, son of the emblematic opponent Étienne Tshisekedi, has been in charge of the DRC since January 2019. His first victory in the presidential election in 2018 was marred by allegations of fraud and political negotiations with the former president Joseph Kabila. However, despite these controversies, Félix Tshisekedi remains a major player on the Congolese political scene.
To win the presidential election of 2023, Félix Tshisekedi will have to rely not only on the support of the UDPS, but also on that of the Sacred Union for the Nation, the electoral platform which carries his candidacy as well as that of his allies. Among the important figures of the Sacred Union, we find in particular the President of the Senate, Bahati Lukwebo, of the Alliance of Democratic Forces for Congo (AFDC-A), as well as Billy Kambale of the Union for the Congolese Nation ( UNC), led by Vital Kamerhe.
The designation of Félix Tshisekedi as presidential candidate by the UDPS and the UNC confirms the will of these parties to continue the political heritage of their respective leaders. However, this announcement is not unanimous, and some political opponents of Felix Tshisekedi continue to challenge his legitimacy.
The 2023 presidential election in the DRC therefore promises to be a crucial moment for the country’s political future. Congolese voters will have to decide which path they want to take for their nation, as the various political players face off in a competition where the stakes are high.
It is important to emphasize that this candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi is not unanimous and that discordant voices are raised to challenge its legitimacy. The political competition in the DRC therefore promises to be intense and the Congolese people will play a crucial role in the direction that the country will take.
The Congolese political scene continues to evolve and the next few months will be decisive for the future of the DRC. International observers will be attentive to the conduct of the presidential election and the decisions taken by the various political actors. Political stability and respect for democratic principles will be major challenges to ensure a better future for the Congolese population..
In conclusion, the confirmation of Felix Tshisekedi’s candidacy for the 2023 presidential election in the DRC by the UDPS and the UNC marks an important step in the country’s political race. However, this candidacy is far from unanimous and the competition promises to be fierce between the various political actors. The coming months will be crucial for the country, and it is essential that the electoral process takes place in a transparent and democratic way to guarantee a better future for the DRC and its people