Title: Félix Tshisekedi strengthens his hold on the Congolese electorate a few months before the elections
Introduction :
Just four months before the general elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), President Félix Tshisekedi continues to consolidate his foothold on the national territory. Polls carried out by German, Belgian, French and American institutions reveal that the achievements of the son of the former historic opponent, Étienne Tshisekedi, have earned him a significant increase in his popularity.
The recently published GeoPoll Sociopolitical Barometer report highlights the consolidation of Félix Tshisekedi’s lead over his main competitors, Martin Fayulu and Moïse Katumbi. While the gap between these candidates was already significant in previous publications, the latest figures show a loss of momentum for Fayulu and Katumbi.
Positive assessment of the Head of State:
According to this report, almost half of the Congolese population declare themselves generally satisfied with President Tshisekedi’s record. However, many challenges remain to be met for his second and final five-year term, notably the construction of roads and basic infrastructure, the creation of jobs for young people, the resolution of insecurity in the east of the country and the decline prices of basic necessities. Only free education seems to be a real reason for satisfaction for those surveyed.
A desire for renewal:
Despite the perceived declines in the country’s situation and the evaluation of President Tshisekedi’s performance, support for the latter remains solid four months before the elections. According to the GeoPoll report, 65% of Congolese are willing to reappoint him as head of the country. Far behind him, Moïse Katumbi only received 12% of voting intentions, while Martin Fayulu only obtained 8%.
Unwavering support:
The report also highlights that respondents’ willingness to consider alternative candidates has only decreased since the last publications. Voters are increasingly focused on their preferred candidate, and there is no sign of a fragmented and regionalized opposition that could pose a significant challenge to President Tshisekedi in the elections.
Conclusion :
While support for Félix Tshisekedi remains strong and points to a landslide victory in the upcoming presidential elections, it is important to note that the political situation can change quickly. The coming months will be decisive for the various candidates, and it will be necessary to closely monitor the evolution of the electoral campaign in the DRC.