The Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) party, led by Secretary General Augustin Kabuya, visited Prophet Jules Mulindwa at his residence in Kinshasa on September 21, 2026. The meeting was aimed at soliciting the prophet's support for the party's upcoming march scheduled for September 22, 2026. Kabuya emphasized that the march is not just for party members but for all Congolese patriots.
Augustin Kabuya stated that the party's intention is not to politicize church pulpits but to seek the support of men of God in mobilizing the population. He noted that the church is not immune to societal issues and that it is essential to encourage civic duty on election days. The UDPS party is campaigning for a constitutional referendum, which they believe is crucial for the country's progress.
Prophet Jules Mulindwa expressed his satisfaction with the UDPS party's approach and pledged his support for the march. He emphasized that as a citizen, he has rights and obligations and that his church will be involved in the march and the process of changing the constitution. Mulindwa has been advocating for constitutional change since 2012, which he describes as an "act of selling the country."
The march, according to the UDPS party, aims to support the institutions of the Republic, the referendum law, and the political dialogue initiated by President Felix Tshisekedi. The party is intensifying its consultations with various political and social forces to ensure the success of the march. The strategy on the ground is accelerating as the mobilization day approaches.
The UDPS party's initiative has been described as a move to promote national cohesion. The party is seeking to integrate all components of society in its campaign for a constitutional referendum. Augustin Kabuya emphasized that the march will not only involve political actors but also church followers.
Prophet Jules Mulindwa concluded by calling for a massive mobilization for the march, describing it as a march of the children of Congo, not politicians. He emphasized that the church's involvement is to honor Christ and the institutions legally established in the country.
The UDPS party's efforts to engage with various stakeholders, including men of God, have been seen as a strategic move to ensure a successful march. The party's campaign for a constitutional referendum is gaining momentum as the mobilization day approaches.
Key points
- The UDPS party seeks to mobilize all Congolese patriots, including church followers, for its upcoming march in support of a constitutional referendum.
- Prophet Jules Mulindwa has pledged his support for the march, emphasizing that his church will be involved in the process of changing the constitution.
- The march aims to support the institutions of the Republic, the referendum law, and the political dialogue initiated by President Felix Tshisekedi.
