In a political context marked by intense debates around the constitutional revision in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the interview granted by Marie-Josée Ifoku to Fatshimétrie resonates as a singular voice, calling for a real national renaissance. This political figure, an unsuccessful candidate in the 2018 and 2023 presidential elections, advocates for the creation of a National Mediation Council, an innovative proposal aimed at strengthening national cohesion.
At the heart of her speech, Marie-Josée Ifoku insists on the need to go beyond political quarrels to put the Congolese people back at the center of the debates. According to her, the creation of such a mediation body would make it possible to establish a space for inclusive dialogue, bringing together all the representatives of the nation to discuss the country’s major issues. She emphasizes that the DRC cannot limit itself to a narrow political vision, but must embrace a broader perspective, integrating the aspirations of the entire population.
Marie-Josée Ifoku’s call resonates particularly in a context where the question of governance and leadership is acute. Indeed, since the country gained independence more than sixty years ago, the DRC has gone through tumultuous periods marked by recurring crises. For Ifoku, the real challenge lies less in drafting new texts than in the emergence of enlightened governance, capable of meeting the expectations and needs of the Congolese population.
Thus, the proposal to create a National Mediation Council is part of an approach to pacification and rebuilding social cohesion. By giving a voice to all actors in Congolese society, political, social, economic and cultural, this body could constitute a springboard towards a true national renaissance. It would offer a space for debate and consultation conducive to the emergence of consensual solutions, far from partisan divisions and individual interests.
Ultimately, Marie-Josée Ifoku’s intervention raises essential questions about the future of the DRC and the paths to take to build a better future for all. In line with a perspective of dialogue and unity, her proposal invites us to rethink governance in depth and to renew the forms of citizen participation. In these times of political upheaval, the call for mediation and consultation appears as a breath of hope for a nation in search of unity and progress.