Title: The challenge of economic independence in the DRC: the promises of President Félix Tshisekedi
Introduction :
As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) heads towards the 2023 presidential elections, President Félix Tshisekedi has pledged to continue his fight for the country’s economic independence. In a statement to journalists after submitting his candidacy to the Electoral Commission, President Tshisekedi reaffirmed his commitment to the Renaissance, development and credibility of the DRC. This promise underlines the importance of economic independence for the future of the country.
Development :
President Tshisekedi believes that economic independence is inextricably linked to peace and security. Without a stable environment, it is impossible to put in place the economic policies necessary for the country’s development. President Tshisekedi stressed that his fight for economic independence extends beyond himself, inviting the population to get involved with him to build a better future.
With this in mind, President Tshisekedi also expressed his ambition to reduce state spending and promote austerity to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He stressed the importance of not letting a privileged few benefit from excessive salaries, saying such a pay disparity is unacceptable. As governor of Equateur, Tshisekedi had already reduced his own salary and adopted a more sober lifestyle, an experience he intends to repeat at the national level.
However, Tshisekedi is not the only candidate who shares this vision. Tony-Cassius Bolamba, former governor of Ecuador, who has also filed to run for president, has pledged to serve the nation and promote austerity. He denounces salary inequalities and recalls the importance of making responsible budgetary choices to support the development of SMEs.
Conclusion :
President Félix Tshisekedi’s promise to fight for the economic independence of the DRC underlines the crucial importance of this issue for the future of the country. Its commitment to the Renaissance, development and credibility of the DRC is a call to mobilize the population to work together to build a solid and prosperous economy. With candidates such as Tony-Cassius Bolamba sharing this vision, it is clear that the challenge of economic independence is at the heart of the political debate in the DRC. Now, it is up to the Congolese people to decide who will be the next leader to lead this fight with determination and conviction.