“Félix Tshisekedi emphasizes agriculture during his electoral campaign in Lubumbashi”
The outgoing president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, recently made a stop in the city of Lubumbashi, in the province of Haut-Katanga, as part of his electoral campaign for his re-election. In a speech to an enthusiastic crowd, he stressed the importance of reviving the agricultural sector to create jobs and reduce the unemployment rate.
Félix Tshisekedi admitted that the agricultural sector had been neglected for too long in the DRC. He promised to remedy this situation by putting in place policies and concrete measures to support farmers, improve agricultural infrastructure and encourage investments in this key sector of the Congolese economy.
He stressed that agriculture could play a strategic role in reducing unemployment by creating jobs in rural areas and boosting local economic development. By investing in agriculture, President Tshisekedi is convinced that the DRC can become self-sufficient in food and even export its agricultural products to international markets.
This stage of Félix Tshisekedi’s electoral campaign in Lubumbashi is of particular importance because Haut-Katanga is considered the stronghold of his main rival, Moïse Katumbi. By gathering a large and enthusiastic crowd, the outgoing president shows his popularity and support in this region.
However, Félix Tshisekedi also called on the population to remain vigilant in the face of empty promises from certain other candidates recruited by external forces. He warned against those who hide political intentions harmful to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This announcement to revive the agricultural sector shows Félix Tshisekedi’s desire to take concrete measures to meet the needs of the Congolese population. If re-elected, he hopes to implement effective agricultural policies to support farmers, boost the local economy and improve the country’s food security.
In conclusion, Félix Tshisekedi places emphasis on agriculture during his electoral campaign in Lubumbashi. He recognizes the economic and social importance of this sector and promises to revitalize it to create jobs, reduce unemployment and improve food security in the DRC. It remains to be seen whether these promises will materialize after the elections and whether the Congolese agricultural sector will really be able to develop under the presidency of Félix Tshisekedi.