Country Quote by Joseph Kabila
“Democracy was assassinated here when Patrice Lumumba was assassinated. And who brought democracy back to this country? We are the ones who did that after pushing out the dictatorship in 1997.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political address, Democratic Republic of Congo, 1997
The speaker claims democracy was lost with Lumumba’s death and restored by the people after ending dictatorship.
In simple terms: Democracy was lost, then restored by citizens.
Support democratic participation and vigilance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- post‑dictatorship transition
- civic education
- political reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do citizens have in sustaining democracy?
- How can past traumas affect current governance?
Restoring democracy is ongoing, not a single event.