Title: Félix Tshisekedi submits his candidacy for the presidential election of December 2023: General mobilization!
Introduction :
In an official statement, the secretary general of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS/Tshisekedi) called for the mobilization of all party members to accompany Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo to the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) . Indeed, the President of the Republic of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will submit his candidacy for the presidential election of December 2023 in order to run for a second term. This announcement sparked great mobilization within the party and a lot of support has already been expressed.
Deposit application :
According to the electoral calendar published by the CENI, the period for submitting candidacies began on September 9 and will close on October 8. It is this Saturday, October 7 that Félix Tshisekedi will officially submit his candidacy file. This crucial stage marks the start of the pre-electoral campaign for the Congolese head of state.
General mobilization:
The secretary general of the UDPS/Tshisekedi, Augustin Kabuya, launched a call for the mobilization of all members of the party and the various structures affiliated with it. He particularly requested the presence of associative movements, informal structures, standing parliamentarians, motorcyclists, as well as candidates, national and provincial deputies and municipal councilors. This mobilization aims to show massive support for President Tshisekedi in his quest for a second presidential term.
Election outlook:
If Félix Tshisekedi wins the presidential election in December 2023, he will begin a new five-year term at the head of the DRC. His first term was marked by significant challenges and he worked to put in place reforms and policies aimed at improving the country’s governance and development. His candidacy raises many hopes and expectations on the part of the Congolese population.
Conclusion :
The submission of Félix Tshisekedi’s candidacy for the presidential election in December 2023 marks the start of a new stage for the DRC. The general mobilization launched by the UDPS/Tshisekedi demonstrates the massive support enjoyed by the outgoing President. The coming months will be crucial for the competing candidates and for the electoral process as a whole. The DRC is thus preparing to experience an intense period of electoral campaign, which will determine the future of the Congolese nation.