Title: American recommendations influence the decisions of the ruling party in the DRC
Introduction :
Since the elections of December 20, 2023 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the country has experienced political turmoil, with irregularities documented by electoral observation missions. In this context, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made recommendations to President Tshisekedi to promote confidence in democratic processes. In this article, we will explore the reaction of the DRC’s ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), to these recommendations and their commitment to addressing the concerns raised.
Support from the American administration:
Antony Blinken’s recommendations were welcomed by the presidential UDPS party. Augustin Kabuya, secretary general of the UDPS, welcomed the position of the Biden administration, emphasizing the legitimacy of Félix Tshisekedi’s victory and the need to take into account the observations made by electoral observation missions. He also underlined President Tshisekedi’s desire to work closely with the opposition for the smooth running of the country.
The question of confidence in the democratic process:
The UDPS recognizes that the December 20 elections were marred by irregularities, such as acts of fraud, vandalism and the possession of voting machines by unofficial people. However, the party insists that Félix Tshisekedi’s victory cannot be called into question. They also emphasize the need to end the politics of claiming something you don’t deserve and call for prosperity and collaboration between all political actors.
Opposition consultation:
In the coming days, the UDPS plans to consult the opposition in order to delegate a representative to participate in the dialogue and governance of the country. They hope to strengthen political trust and promote stability by involving all stakeholders in decision-making.
Conclusion :
Taking into account the recommendations made by the American Secretary of State by the ruling party in the DRC, the UDPS, underlines their desire to promote confidence in democratic processes. This constructive position demonstrates the commitment of President Tshisekedi and his party to ensuring transparent and inclusive governance. It remains to be seen how these commitments will translate into practice and what the opposition’s response to this approach will be.