Title: “The Unified Lumumbist Party (PALU) celebrates its 59ᵉ anniversary: An opportunity for retrospective and renewal”
Introduction :
August 22, 2023 marked the 59th anniversary of the Parti Lumumbiste Unifié (PALU), the oldest political party still active in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This celebration was an opportunity for the secretary general and leader of the party, Godefroid Mayobo, to make a political statement in front of PALU executives. In his speech, he recalled the party’s heritage and values, while emphasizing the need to preserve its uniqueness and stability. This commemoration also made it possible to set new objectives for the future of the party. In this article, we will come back to the highlights of this event and the key messages conveyed by Godefroid Mayobo.
Retrospective and new objectives:
As the oldest Congolese political party still in existence, PALU has faced many challenges and obstacles over the years. To mark this 59ᵉ anniversary, Godefroid Mayobo invited party members to reflect on PALU’s political journey and set new goals for the future. This implies the preservation of the party, its sustainability and the safeguarding of its uniqueness and stability. The Secretary General also recalled the plan to rebuild the Congolese nation established by the founders of PALU, Patrice-Emery Lumumba and Antoine Gizenga. He underlined that this historic political project remains relevant and that PALU activists must continue to defend it.
Commitment to the Congolese people:
Godefroid Mayobo also addressed a message directly to the Congolese people as a whole. He underlined the unwavering commitment of PALU to prevent the Congolese from falling into political amnesia and disengagement. The party presents itself as a bulwark against oblivion and encourages citizen participation for the construction of a strong and progressive Congolese nation. Mayobo reaffirmed the presence of PALU as a strong and unwavering political party.
No party, but deep reflection:
In keeping with the previous year, the 59ᵉ anniversary of PALU was celebrated without a party, but in an atmosphere of reflection. The party’s executive board gave instructions to the sectoral leaders of PALU to organize activities in their respective headquarters, in order to allow party members to meet and discuss current and future issues.
Conclusion :
The celebration of the 59ᵉ anniversary of the Unified Lumumbist Party was an opportunity for Secretary General Godefroid Mayobo to reaffirm the fundamental values of the party and set new goals for the future. Through the preservation of its uniqueness, PALU is committed to preventing the Congolese people from falling into political amnesia. This commemoration is a moment of reflection and renewal for the members of the party, who continue to defend the original political project for the construction of a strong and unified Congolese nation