On September 22, thousands of militants and sympathizers of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) and its allies took part in a march in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The rally was held in support of the country's institutions, a proposed referendum, and the national dialogue initiated by President Félix Tshisekedi. The march began at the 11th street in Limete and ended at the Cabu bridge.
The event was addressed by Augustin Kabuya, the Secretary General of the UDPS, who claimed the turnout was a response to a march organized a week earlier by the C64 coalition. Kabuya stated that the large crowd proved that President Tshisekedi enjoys majority support in the country. He also called on foreign journalists to reassess their description of the opposition's previous rally.
According to Kabuya, the massive turnout demonstrated Tshisekedi's popularity and established the truth about his majority support in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The UDPS Secretary General emphasized that the President should take into account the participants' expressed desire for constitutional change.
The march was seen as a show of force by the UDPS and its allies, who are backing Tshisekedi's initiatives. The rally was also an opportunity for the party to demonstrate its mobilization capacity and popular support. The event was marked by enthusiasm and acclamations from the crowd.
Kabuya's speech was met with cheers and applause from the participants, who were eager to express their support for the President and his policies. The UDPS Secretary General also urged Tshisekedi to accept the population's desire for constitutional change, which he claimed was a key demand from the rally.
The march in Kinshasa was not an isolated event, as similar rallies were held in other parts of the country, including Kwango. The demonstrations were organized to show support for Tshisekedi's initiatives and the country's institutions. The President's efforts to engage with the population and promote national dialogue have been seen as key aspects of his strategy.
The UDPS and its allies are preparing for future events and campaigns, as they seek to maintain momentum and mobilization. The party's ability to organize large rallies and engage with the population will be crucial in the coming months, as Tshisekedi's administration faces various challenges and opportunities.
Key points
- The UDPS and its allies organized a large rally in Kinshasa to show support for President Félix Tshisekedi and his initiatives.
- The event was addressed by Augustin Kabuya, who claimed the turnout demonstrated Tshisekedi's majority support in the country.
- The rally was part of a broader effort to promote national dialogue and engagement with the population.
