Let Us Build the Republic Together
By Modeste Boukadia, President of the Cercle des Démocrates et Républicains du Congo (CDRC) – June 2, 2025

I wish to clarify a position that must no longer be subject to misinterpretation: my objective is national unity, the cornerstone of building a Nation for All.
A Nation that is inclusive, united beyond ethnic, tribal, or regional affiliations. A Nation founded on true administrative and financial decentralization, where each region is governed by a democratically elected governor.

The national unity I advocate for rests on the recognition of every citizen within the Republic. It aims to eradicate tribalism, the scourge that has deeply undermined our country.

President Denis Sassou Nguesso must understand this message clearly and without distortion.

In this context, the recent political speculations aiming to bring Mr. Frédéric Bitsangou, also known as “Pastor Ntoumi,” closer to Mr. Isidore Mvouba are not only untimely—they are potentially perilous for the stability of the nation.
Let us recall that Mr. Mvouba himself once stated: “The blood that runs through my veins is the same as that of Denis Sassou Nguesso.”
It is therefore up to these two men to find, together, the terms of a peaceful political transition.

As for Mr. Frédéric Bitsangou, my position remains unchanged since our exchange in 2012 following the legislative elections:
“Nzila Mayama, nzila ya bouwouayi, nzila ya boutsana… Na woua didi ya ngoumbi nsinga woua tamboukidi mou nzadi; ka na didiani ko nsinga woua taboukidi mou nzadi!” (The road to Mayama is strewn with corpses, cries, and blood…)
One must not confuse roles, nor blur responsibilities in such a decisive moment in our history.

What we seek is calm and national reconciliation—without revenge, without witch hunts.
It is the responsibility of the Minister of the Interior, Mr. Raymond Zéphyrin Mboulou, to ensure public order and the safety of all Congolese citizens in a spirit of national harmony.

History is our guide. South Africa succeeded in managing its transition with wisdom and dignity, through figures such as Nelson Mandela, Frederik Willem de Klerk, and even Pieter Willem Botha. President Pinochet, for his part, died peacefully in his bed. This proves that transitions can be achieved without violence, when the will of the people takes precedence over the interests of a ruling clique.

Moreover, we aspire to maintain and foster healthy diplomatic relations — beyond any shadow of doubt — with France, in mutual respect for our deep and shared history, in order to build a future rooted in trust and reciprocity between our two peoples.

Lastly, we will place strong emphasis on desimmigration, as a pillar of renewed cooperation. A cooperation that is ambitious, dynamic, and respectful—because the youth educated abroad will be the active architects of the new partnership between Europe and Africa, between France and Congo.

Modeste Boukadia – Published on June 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM, updated on June 3, 2025 at 5:23 AM