Article: Félix Tshisekedi’s electoral campaign in Mbuji-Mayi: focusing on agriculture to fight against food insecurity
As part of his electoral campaign for his second term, outgoing President Félix Tshisekedi went to Mbuji-Mayi, capital of the Kasaï-Oriental province, to meet the local population and present his program. During his speech at the Bonzola Cathedral esplanade, Tshisekedi emphasized the importance of investment in agriculture to combat food insecurity in the region.
According to the President, agriculture should be a priority for the economic development of the Kasai-Oriental province. He stressed that over-reliance on diamonds, a volatile resource, is wrong and that investment in agriculture can ensure sustainable wealth and job creation for future generations.
Tshisekedi also mentioned the need to implement a new policy for processing agricultural products and raw materials, in order to create local businesses and combat youth unemployment. He stressed that local production must be increased to combat the depreciation of the national currency.
Another important point addressed by Tshisekedi during his speech was the revival of MIBA (Société Minière de Bakwanga), a diamond mining company based in the region. The President said he knew the problems affecting this society and promised to address them during his second term.
Finally, Tshisekedi addressed the issue of insecurity in the east of the country, saying the war aimed to balkanize the Democratic Republic of Congo. He denounced foreigners who would infiltrate the country to serve their personal interests to the detriment of the Congolese people.
This visit by Félix Tshisekedi to Mbuji-Mayi allowed the outgoing President to present his vision for the future of the Kasaï-Oriental province and to rally the support of the local population. Its focus on investment in agriculture and the revival of MIBA demonstrate its desire to promote the economic and social development of the region.
In conclusion, Félix Tshisekedi continues his electoral campaign with concrete proposals to face the challenges of food insecurity and youth unemployment in the province of Kasaï-Oriental. His commitment to agriculture and the revival of MIBA shows his determination to ensure prosperity and economic stability in the region. It remains to be seen whether these promises will come to fruition if Tshisekedi is re-elected for a second term.