The silence of Martin Fayulu, leader of the Lamuka coalition, has just been broken during a press conference held in Kinshasa. Fayulu announced that his coalition will submit its candidacy for the presidential election to the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) on October 4. This statement resonates both nationally and internationally, fueling much speculation and attracting the attention of many political observers.
Lamuka, a political coalition made up of several parties, including the opposition party Engagement for Citizenship and Development (ÉCiDé) led by Fayulu, is seeking credible and transparent elections. Fayulu says the fight for free and fair elections continues, and his candidacy aims to champion this cause.
A surprising decision also emerges from this announcement: the legislative candidates of the ECiDé have chosen not to submit their candidacy, thus following the directives of their leader. The move raises questions about the possibility of governing without having a majority in parliament. Fayulu appears confident, saying that the majority of MP candidates will campaign on his behalf.
While Fayulu is far from being the only opposition candidate running, he enjoys significant support from some renowned political figures. Among them, Moïse Katumbi, former governor of Katanga and president of the Ensemble pour la République, is an expected heavyweight in the presidential race.
The Congolese opposition continues to stand up against the regime of the Sacred Union of the Nation, the political platform of President Félix Tshisekedi. This political competition promises to be intense and to arouse great interest both nationally and internationally.
In conclusion, Martin Fayulu’s decision to submit his candidacy for the presidential election marks an important step in the Congolese political landscape. With the support of the Lamuka coalition and other leading political figures, Fayulu hopes to champion the cause of credible and transparent elections. This announcement is likely to arouse keen interest and will certainly have an impact on the upcoming election campaign.