In the news: Moïse Katumbi, the Congolese opponent returns to Kinshasa to submit his candidacy for the presidential election in December 2023
Moïse Katumbi, emblematic figure of the Congolese opposition, is back in Kinshasa after a marathon tour across the country. His objective: to officially submit his candidacy for the presidential election scheduled for December 20, 2023. But this tour was not easy for the opponent who had to face numerous obstacles.
For three weeks, Moïse Katumbi traveled through five Congolese provinces with the aim of strengthening and establishing his political party. However, this tour was met with hostility from the authorities in place. Traders were prevented from selling him fuel and private companies refused to rent buses for his travels. In addition, local administrations also refused to give him public places so that he could address the population.
Despite these difficulties, Olivier Kamitatu, chief of staff and spokesperson for Moïse Katumbi, emphasizes that this tour made it possible to demonstrate the popularity and national influence of the opponent: “Moïse Katumbi traveled more than 130 kilometers on foot and more than 800 kilometers by boat. This experience truly strengthened his connection with the population. He showed that he has gone beyond his image as a Katangese leader to become a national leader. This is one of the great lessons of this tour.” .
This strong return of Moïse Katumbi to the Congolese political scene raises many hopes among his supporters who see in him a potential president capable of reforming and revitalizing the country. It now remains to be seen whether his candidacy will be accepted by the competent authorities and whether the next election will take place in a climate of transparency and democracy.
In conclusion, the return of Moïse Katumbi to Kinshasa after his political tour across the country to submit his candidacy for the presidential election in December 2023 marks an important step in the Congolese political landscape. Despite the obstacles encountered during his tour, the opponent was able to demonstrate his popularity and influence at the national level. It remains to be seen whether his candidacy will be validated and whether the elections will take place in democratic conditions.