How Does Lumumba Gain Independence
“Long live independence and African unity! Long live the independent and sovereign Congo!” These were the famous last words of Patrice Lumumba’s speech proclaiming the independence of Congo on June 30, 1960. Not only did they end a speech which marks the achievement of decolonization in Congo, but they also highlight the specific objective of Lumumba as an anti-colonial activist and future Prime Minister: to create a united Congo through united political parties and Congolese unity. As Congo demolished colonial rule, Lumumba provided a case on the grounds that Congo emerge from colonial rule united as a nation through his founded political party, MNC. Lumumba’s aim for the Congo state would be that of a central government, increasing independence
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What this would entail would be a diminished sense of regionalism. All tribes and territories, wealthy and poor, would be united under one nation. This would allow Congo so use their own natural resources and foster local industries, thus rebuilding economically and promoting independence unitedly. This would restore Congo through the modernization of the nation state giving them power in world stance. However, in order to gain independence to begin with, Congo would have to unite political parties as well as tribes. Lumumba believed that they would not be rid of colonial rule without coming together as one Congo. In fact, as his party, MNC, became the strongest political party during liberation, reinforcing the idea of unity, he pressed to unite Congo’s liberating political parties. Unity was the only route to independence and independence was the only route to escape brutal, economic exploitation. Lumumba firmly believed that Belgium was the reason of Congo’s underdeveloped circumstance, and therefore believed in a future independence without their aid. Under Belgium rule they had no rights and were persuaded into the tribalism that was colonized Congo. Lumumba recognized these issues and realized, that if they were to progress into neocolonization, tribalism would hinder the nationalistic viability. His aim was a truly independent
What this would entail would be a diminished sense of regionalism. All tribes and territories, wealthy and poor, would be united under one nation. This would allow Congo so use their own natural resources and foster local industries, thus rebuilding economically and promoting independence unitedly. This would restore Congo through the modernization of the nation state giving them power in world stance. However, in order to gain independence to begin with, Congo would have to unite political parties as well as tribes. Lumumba believed that they would not be rid of colonial rule without coming together as one Congo. In fact, as his party, MNC, became the strongest political party during liberation, reinforcing the idea of unity, he pressed to unite Congo’s liberating political parties. Unity was the only route to independence and independence was the only route to escape brutal, economic exploitation. Lumumba firmly believed that Belgium was the reason of Congo’s underdeveloped circumstance, and therefore believed in a future independence without their aid. Under Belgium rule they had no rights and were persuaded into the tribalism that was colonized Congo. Lumumba recognized these issues and realized, that if they were to progress into neocolonization, tribalism would hinder the nationalistic viability. His aim was a truly independent