The UNC party in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in the grip of a deep division caused by the divergence of visions between the party fighters gathered in the “Vital Kamerhe Libela” movement. The latter defend the values of fairness, non-selective treatment and the fight against discrimination, while another group advocates selfishness and egocentrism, nepotism, clientelism, coinage of positions as well as management marked by friendship.
Among the members of the UNC who share the vision of the leaders, there are those of the trade union movement “Vital Kamerhe Libela”, or VKL in acronym. Their objective is to protect the values advocated by the leader of the UNC against the rise of these anti-values, which risk plunging the party into chaos while in perspective the next elections are held in 2023.
To consolidate the bases of the party on the values that drive it, VKL was created to lead this battle under the prism of the orientations of Vital Kamerhe. The latter has a noble mission: to make the DRC a country where life is good, far from the anti-values that have reigned there so far.
However, the VKL movement seems to be encountering difficulties in its mission since certain party officials are slowing down their momentum, thus jeopardizing the future of the UNC. The resignation of the Honorable Mirindi Cyarangabo, National Deputy and high-ranking member of the National Council of the UNC, is the latest example.
The division within the UNC is likely to deepen if steps are not taken to correct the selfish and self-centered behavior of some party cadres. Indeed, the members of VKL intend to carry out their fight until the end, whatever the cost, without making any concessions to the offenders.
In sum, the UNC faces a major challenge that could impact the outcome of the next elections in 2023 if members of the VKL movement, as well as all party members loyal to the values and political orientation of their leader, fail to curb the rise of anti-values within the party