Martin Fayulu meets President Tshisekedi, proposes a united "homeland camp" to tackle DRC’s crisis and promote national dialogue.
June 6, 2025 at 4:47:52 AM
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In a powerful show of national unity, President Félix Tshisekedi welcomed longtime opposition leader Martin Fayulu to the Palais de la Nation on Thursday, June 5, just days after Fayulu publicly asked to meet him.
READ: President Felix Tshisekedi Welcomes Fayulu’s Call for Unity
The unexpected meeting, held in a friendly and respectful atmosphere, signals a possible shift toward political reconciliation and national dialogue in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Arriving around 4:40 p.m., Fayulu, head of the ECiDé party and a key figure in the LAMUKA opposition platform, was greeted with warm smiles and handshakes. The two former rivals shared an embrace, marking a historic moment of peace and maturity in Congolese politics.
I am pleased to see you. We will have a heart-to-heart,” President Tshisekedi said warmly as he welcomed Fayulu.
From Rivalry to Responsibility
Fayulu, once a fierce critic of the President, came not to argue, but to build. Speaking to the press after nearly two hours of discussion, he stressed the need for national cohesion amid growing security threats, economic pressure, and rebel violence in the eastern regions.
The country is under attack from all sides,” Fayulu said. “We must create a camp for the homeland, a united front around the President to protect our nation.”
Fayulu praised the idea of social dialogue and urged President Tshisekedi to engage with leaders from major religious groups, such as CENCO (Catholic Bishops) and ECC (Church of Christ in Congo), to help move the country toward peace and trust.
According to Fayulu, the President listened carefully and promised a swift response to the proposal.
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