In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, an intense political spectacle is taking place within the Sacred Union for the Nation (USN). The rivalries and divergent interests of different political factions often overshadow national aspirations. From the Pact for a Congo Found to the Let’s Act and Build Dynamics, it’s time to make a choice!
Since Vital Kamerhe launched the Pact for Congo Found (PCR) and Sama Lukonde created the Dynamic Agissons et Bâtissons (DAB), many leading political figures, including Augustin Kabuya, the new informant chosen by Félix Tshisekedi, Jean Pierre Bemba, Modeste Bahati and Christophe Mboso, meet behind the scenes to face each other in a struggle for power. This competition highlights three distinct blocks within the USN.
It is ironic that the three competing blocs all support re-elected President Félix Tshisekedi, elected head of the DRC on December 20, 2023. This raises questions about the changing nature of political alliances and power plays within the USN, as well as on the objectivity of the majority coalition.
At the center of these political maneuvers is the crucial question of the sharing of responsibilities and the composition of the next government. However, it is important not to lose sight of the national priorities presented by the Head of State. Unfortunately, the current political debate is often dominated by personal interests and power games.
The six priorities of the Head of State nevertheless offer a concrete framework for the progress and development of the DRC. It is essential that the president’s supporters communicate clearly and concisely about these priorities and explain their importance to the country. Unfortunately, it seems that the popularization of these priorities has not been commensurate with their real importance.
Instead of constructive debates and concrete proposals, attention is often diverted by political maneuvering, thus relegating the real concerns of the Congolese people to the background. The social project on which the majority was elected remains unknown.
In a country where national unity and collective prosperity are burning aspirations, it is imperative that politics move beyond personal rivalries and focus on concrete solutions and objective analyzes of society. The new informant must demonstrate pragmatism and objectivity in the composition of the new parliamentary majority.
It is time to put the interests of the Congolese people back at the forefront and to refocus the political debate on real national issues. The disappointed aspirations of the people deserve better than this waltz of personal ambitions.