Title: The crisis within Ensemble pour la République: towards a consultation before the electoral campaign?
Introduction :
Tension is rising within Ensemble pour la République, a political party led by Moïse Katumbi. Frustrations are increasing a few days before the elections, and the youth coordinator, Jacky Ndala, is calling for the organization of a consultation framework. He denounces the imposition of candidates by the secretary general and his team, highlighting their connections rather than their ability to mobilize. These tensions come on top of denunciations of discrimination from some party members, such as national MP Daniel Safu and provincial MP Mike Mukebayi. Now is the time to look for solutions to preserve the unity and effectiveness of Ensemble pour la République.
A call for consultation before the electoral campaign:
Jacky Ndala, youth coordinator of Ensemble pour la République, expresses his concern about the way candidates are selected within the party. According to him, the secretary general and his team favor personal connections rather than mobilization capacities. This practice requires candidates who have never managed to bring together more than fifty people for a demonstration. Faced with this situation, Jacky Ndala calls on Moïse Katumbi to organize a consultation framework before the start of the electoral campaign. This consultation would make it possible to discuss the criteria for selecting candidates and to find solutions to preserve the image and effectiveness of Ensemble pour la République.
Internal tensions which add to the crisis:
The frustrations within Ensemble pour la République are not new. They add to other internal tensions which are shaking the party. National MP Daniel Safu and provincial MP Mike Mukebayi, currently in prison, recently denounced the discrimination they believe they are victims of. These party members denounce the preferential treatment granted to some and demand greater fairness and transparency in the decisions taken.
Preserve the unity and effectiveness of Together for the Republic:
The crisis within Ensemble pour la République endangers the unity and effectiveness of the party as the elections approach. It is crucial to find solutions to preserve these essential foundations. The call for consultation launched by Jacky Ndala is a first step towards resolving this crisis. It would allow the various actors of Ensemble pour la République to express themselves, exchange ideas and find compromises. It is also essential to establish greater transparency in the selection of candidates, prioritizing their skills and their ability to mobilize rather than their personal relationships.
Conclusion :
The crisis within Ensemble pour la République highlights existing internal tensions and the frustrations of party members. The call for consultation launched by Jacky Ndala is a laudable initiative to preserve the unity and effectiveness of the party as the elections approach. It is time to open dialogue, listen to different voices and find solutions to ensure fair and transparent criteria in the selection of candidates. Only a collective approach will allow Ensemble pour la République to overcome this crisis and continue to play a major role in the political landscape.