Title: Moïse Katumbi returns to Kinshasa: an eventful tour before submitting his candidacy for the presidency
Introduction :
After a tour of approximately three weeks across the country, Moïse Katumbi, the Congolese opponent, returned to Kinshasa to submit his candidacy for the presidential election scheduled for December 20, 2023. This tour, which aimed to revitalize and establish his party in different provinces, was marked by obstacles and hostility from public authorities. Despite this, Katumbi managed to demonstrate his popularity on a national scale and to break the image of regional leader in which they wanted to lock him.
A journey strewn with obstacles:
Throughout his tour, Moïse Katumbi had to face many obstacles. Whether it was difficulties finding fuel, refusals to rent buses for his travels or even administrations which refused to give him public places to address the population, there was no shortage of obstacles. Despite this, Katumbi persevered and managed to cover more than 130 kilometers on foot and more than 800 kilometers by boat. This determination demonstrates his desire to meet the Congolese and share his ideas and political program directly with them.
Katumbi’s national popularity highlighted:
One of the major results of this tour is the demonstration of the national popularity of Moïse Katumbi. Beyond his image as a Katangese leader in which they wanted to confine him, he succeeded in reaching and mobilizing populations in different provinces of the country. His direct contact with the population made it possible to break down regional barriers and show that his support goes beyond the borders of Katanga. This national popularity is one of the major lessons of this tour and could influence the Congolese political landscape in the months to come.
Conclusion :
Despite the obstacles and obstacles encountered during his tour, Moïse Katumbi managed to demonstrate his popularity on a national scale. His direct contact with the Congolese in different provinces made it possible to break regional stereotypes and put forward his political program. Now back in Kinshasa, Katumbi will submit his candidacy for the December 2023 presidential election, and it will be interesting to see how this tour will influence his campaign and the Congolese political landscape as a whole.