Title: Notable Achille Kapanga joins ACDIP and calls for a resolution to the security crisis in Beni
Introduction :
In a political context marked by preparations for the upcoming elections in December, notable Achille Kapanga held a press conference in Kasindi, in the Beni territory. During this meeting with journalists, he announced his decision to join the Congolese Alliance for the Defense of People’s Interests (ACDIP), while revealing his motivations. Achille Kapanga also addressed the worrying security situation in eastern DRC and expressed his support for ongoing operations aimed at neutralizing armed groups.
A choice in favor of ACDIP:
Achille Kapanga explained his decision to leave COFEDEC, stressing that the party did not wish to participate in the elections. Refusing to play empty chair politics, he found in ACDIP, led by Jonas Kasimba, an alternative carrying visions of development. According to him, politics must be based on the interests of the people and ACDIP represents the possibility of bringing candidates to elections to defend these interests.
Support for security operations:
During the press conference, Achille Kapanga also highlighted ACDIP’s support for the operations of the FARDC-UPDF coalition in the Beni region. He stressed the importance of strengthening joint operations to achieve true pacification of the region. He also called for adequate military equipment to enable the armed forces to carry out their mission. While welcoming the efforts made, he stressed that more must be done to end the violence and guarantee the security of the population.
An appeal to the population of Beni:
Concluding his speech, Achille Kapanga called on the population of the Beni territory to rally around ACDIP and make the right choice in the next elections. He invited residents to take ownership of the party led by Jonas Kasimba, presented as a son of the land, and to actively participate in the democratic process. He stressed the importance of choosing political representatives who will know how to defend the interests of the population and contribute to resolving the problems that persist in the region.
Conclusion :
Achille Kapanga’s decision to join ACDIP and his call to resolve the security crisis in Beni underline the urgency of finding solutions to the challenges facing eastern DRC. His willingness to actively participate in elections and defend the interests of the people illustrates the importance of political engagement in building a better future. It remains to be seen how this support and this call will be received by the population of Beni and what impact these actions will have on the Congolese political landscape.