Submit this form
Home News Videos Music Photos Facebook Twitter Friends Newsletter Podcasts Mobile RSS
PPRD Convention Chooses Kabila as Presidential Candidate

Le Potentiel | Radio Okapi | Published on August 22, 2011
PPRD holds convetion at Stade des Martyrs
PPRD holds convention at Stade des Martyrs
The People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy nominated President Joseph Kabila as its candidate for the November presidential election on Sunday, the last day of its second convention – which was being held at Stade des Martyrs since Friday.

The ruling party said in a statement read to delegates by its Secretary-General, Evariste Boshab, that President Kabila was chosen because he has shown “exceptional moral qualities” and has been “consistent in his promises”.

During the convention, delegates and party activists debated strategies to assure that President Kabila wins reelection in November.

Delegates were told to be prepared and ready to respond to political attacks from opposition parties, namely on issues such as the US$ 6 billion deal signed between the government and China.

On Friday, Evariste Boshab, who is also the Speaker of the National Assembly, asked delegates to nominate candidates who will give the party a comfortable majority in the next parliament.

Women and youth leaders were exhorted to put forward candidates at all levels of the national, provincial and local elections.

The convention also dealt with topics such as how to ensure that the forthcoming elections are free, democratic, and transparent.


On the web: Congo News Agency | From Le Potentiel and Radio Okapi articles

Related articles


  1. Felix Tshisekedi Sworn In as DR Congo President (January 24, 2019)
  2. Constitutional Court Declares Tshisekedi Winner of Presidential Election (January 19, 2019)
  3. Martin Fayulu Challenges Presidential Election Results in Court (January 12, 2019)
  4. Felix Tshisekedi Vows to Be the President of All Congolese (January 10, 2019)
  5. Martin Fayulu Rejects Presidential Election Results (January 10, 2019)
  6. Felix Tshisekedi Elected DR Congo President (January 10, 2019)
  7. DR Congo Delays Results of December Election (January 06, 2019)
  8. Bemba, Katumbi renew their support for joint opposition presidential candidate Fayulu (November 16, 2018)
  9. Vital Kamerhe also withdraws support for joint opposition presidential bid (November 12, 2018)
  10. Felix Tshisekedi withdraws support for joint opposition presidential bid (November 12, 2018)
  11. Jean-Pierre Bemba banned from running for president (August 25, 2018)
  12. Vital Kamerhe named UNC presidential candidate (August 04, 2018)
  13. Bemba says Katumbi should be allowed to run for president (August 04, 2018)
  14. Moise Katumbi blocked from entering DR Congo (August 03, 2018)
  15. Jean-Pierre Bemba Returns to DR Congo (August 01, 2018)
  16. Jean-Pierre Bemba named MLC presidential candidate (July 13, 2018)
  17. Botswana Urges Joseph Kabila to Step Down (February 26, 2018)
  18. No elections in DR Congo in December without electronic voting machines: INEC (February 13, 2018)
  19. US Warns DR Congo Against Electronic Voting for Delayed Election (February 12, 2018)
  20. Presidential election scheduled for December 23, 2018 (November 05, 2017)
  21. Felix Tshisekedi accuses INEC of illegally prolonging Kabila's mandate (October 24, 2017)
  22. DRC Seeks Arrest of Presidential Candidate Moise Katumbi (May 19, 2016)
  23. Papa Wemba Is Buried in Kinshasa (May 04, 2016)
  24. Papa Wemba Awarded Highest National Honor as Thousands Pay Tribute (May 02, 2016)
  25. Political tensions 'running high' in DR Congo ahead of 2016 elections (October 07, 2015)
  26. Rights Groups: DR Congo Must Free Pro-democracy Activists (April 13, 2015)
  27. Electoral commission sets DR Congo presidential election date (February 12, 2015)
  28. Police Open Fire on Crowd Protesting Election Law Change (January 19, 2015)
  29. Etienne Tshisekedi Evacuated to Belgium for Medical Treatment (August 16, 2014)
  30. Kerry Calls on Kabila to Honor Constitution (May 04, 2014)


Live TV Congo Radio en ligne Radio
Available on App Store
Get it on Google Play



Contact Us | About Us | Édition en Français | French Edition

© 2023 CongoPlanet.com. All rights reserved.