The President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi, today launched his electoral campaign in the Greater Katanga area. In front of an enthusiastic crowd gathered in Lubumbashi, in the province of Haut Katanga, Tshisekedi took the opportunity to strongly criticize the former governor of the former province of Katanga, Moïse Katumbi Chapwe.
Since the start of the electoral campaign, the exchange of barbs between the two candidates has continued to intensify. Tshisekedi said during his speech: “Exercise caution towards our enemies, because when they were in power in Katanga, they did nothing for the development of the region (…). Governor Kyabula does not did not build its own stadium or create a private transport company, nor did it bankrupt the SNCC (Société nationale des chemins de fer du Congo).”
The President also mentioned the new partnership with mining companies, based on the win-win principle. He said: “Our partners who come to Congo, Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), Kamoa, Glencore, we all agree to put aside the old partnership. We must be in a win-win situation.”
This electoral campaign in Greater Katanga is of capital importance for Tshisekedi, who is seeking to consolidate his support in this key region of the country. The presidential elections in the DRC are scheduled in a few months and the candidates are competing to convince voters.
In a context where the international community and observers are concerned about the integrity of the elections, Tshisekedi’s campaign aims to be dynamic and focused on the economic and social development of the country. He is committed to ending the violence in eastern DRC and establishing a balanced partnership with mining companies.
The closing of the electoral campaign, which will be held at the Stade des Martyrs, promises to be a major event in the DRC. Tshisekedi hopes to make an impact by bringing together an impressive crowd of supporters and delivering a strong message for the future of the country.
The mission of the European Union’s electoral experts will also be crucial to ensuring transparent and fair elections. Their critical view of the electoral process in the DRC will be decisive for the credibility of the final result.
The issue of the elections is not only limited to the political scene, but also affects the daily life of millions of Congolese. The displaced people of Kwamouth, for example, are eagerly awaiting the presidential elections which could offer them a chance to restore security and rebuild their lives.
In the Beni region, the daily challenges of a community in search of peace and prosperity are numerous. Voters in this region hope that the country’s future leaders can provide concrete solutions to their problems.
Overall, Félix Tshisekedi’s electoral campaign in Greater Katanga marks a decisive step in his race for the presidency of the DRC. The final and displayed electoral lists constitute a crucial step towards transparent and fair elections.
It now remains to be seen how this campaign will unfold and how voters will react to the messages and promises of the different candidates. The political future of the DRC is in the hands of the Congolese people, who will have to make an informed choice during the next presidential elections.