The power of Kinshasa and the Kimbanguist church are getting closer: Félix Tshisekedi goes to Nkamba
In a significant gesture of rapprochement, President Félix Tshisekedi is preparing to go to Nkamba, the holy place of the Kimbanguist Church. This trip testifies to the importance of this influential local church and its growing influence in the political affairs of the country.
Scheduled for Thursday October 12, 2023, President Tshisekedi will spend 4 hours in Nkamba, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This trip has a double meaning: it commemorates the death of Simon Kimbangu, which occurred on October 12, 1951 after thirty years of imprisonment, while celebrating the birth of Papa Simon Kimbangu Kiangani, also on October 12, but in 1951.
Papa Simon Kimbangu Kiangani, son of Papa Dialungana Kiangani Salomon and mother Kiwasisilua, is the Spiritual Leader and Legal Representative of the Kimbanguist Church since 2001. Married to Lumuenedio Sidonie and father of one child, he exercises great influence within the Kimbanguist community.
This visit to Nkamba has already generated great enthusiasm, with numerous delegations present on site. This is a key moment where political power meets religious authority, highlighting the importance of this event for both sides.
The rapprochement between the government in Kinshasa and the Kimbanguist church is an encouraging sign for the country, because it promotes collaboration and mutual understanding. This strengthened relationship can pave the way for closer cooperation in resolving the social, economic and political problems facing the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In conclusion, the visit of President Félix Tshisekedi to Nkamba is an event which marks a step towards rapprochement between political power and religious authority. This demonstrates the growing importance of the Kimbanguist church and opens up prospects for constructive collaboration for the well-being of the country.