In the midst of the electoral campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), opponent Martin Fayulu recently gave an interview to Radio France Internationale (RFI) in which he presented his social project and strongly criticized outgoing President Félix Tshisekedi.
According to Martin Fayulu, President Tshisekedi’s assessment is “totally negative”. He accuses him of having exacerbated the security situation in the country by allying with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and allowing part of Congolese territory to be administered by Rwanda. He also blames Tshisekedi for making the country even more corrupt by making millions of dollars disappear in projects such as prefabricated houses.
The Congolese opponent affirms that, if elected, his priority project will be to restore territorial integrity, to ensure the total pacification of the country, to establish the rule of law, to legitimize power, to promote national cohesion and to guarantee governance with integrity.
These statements from Martin Fayulu add to the tension already palpable in this lively electoral campaign in the DRC. While Félix Tshisekedi is running for re-election, criticism and political rivalries are becoming more and more intense.
It is interesting to note that this interview given to RFI offers Martin Fayulu a platform to express his ideas and criticize his opponent’s policies. In the tense political context of the DRC, communication through the media is a major issue for candidates in order to rally voters to their cause.
In conclusion, Martin Fayulu’s interview with RFI highlights the political differences and harsh criticism within the presidential campaign in the DRC. Congolese voters will have to weigh the pros and cons of the candidates’ different proposals before making their choice in the upcoming elections.