"I know one thing for sure, I will not lose," Mr. Kabila replied when asked if he thinks there is a candidate who could beat him. So said the fearless leader of the DR Congo, Joseph Kabila.
What is his confidence rooted in?
His assurance of the people's support and affection for him as the president?
His knowledge that regardless of other factors or candidates, the votes will swing his way, in the end, if not miraculously?
His understanding that with over ten opponents, there's little possibility for a large enough number of people to vote for just one of the other options, thus putting his power at risk?
Maybe it doesn't matter. The general population has a better understanding of elections and the electoral process, than they did in 2006, for the first elections. But in some key areas that generally are unhappy with Kabila's tenure as president - voter registration is down.
Even in Kinshasa.
Hasn't that city seen a high rate of growth in the past five years?
Seems strange.
But whatever. The vote will happen at the end of November. Kabila is confident he will not lose. And the people are ready to vote.
So we are left waiting to see what will happen... Whether it's already been decided or arranged... Or whether it will happen naturally. I guess it doesn't matter. For Kabila, the election has already been won. But for the rest of the population, they will try to make their opinions heard on November 28th.
The news article quoted is Kabila Confident He Will Win Re-Election - Congo Planet
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