My brothers and sisters, steady your hearts and look within. These are the days that will test the core of who we are. When the dust settles, what will history remember of us? Will it speak of a fractured community consumed by division, or will it recall a people who, against all odds, stood united to protect their heritage, their land, and their future?
If you need a reason to keep fighting—something worth all your effort—look to the person beside you. This is your reason. This is the fight for brotherhood and sisterhood, a bond forged through shared struggle and made unbreakable by every challenge we face together.
There is no higher cause than to defend those who would sacrifice for you. You do not fight alone; you fight for your brothers, your families, for the Banyamulenge people, and for our homeland, dear Congo. Our cause now demands unwavering strength, courage, and commitment to the values that have sustained us for generations.
The Dual Threats We Face
We are confronted by enemies on two fronts: external forces seeking to divide us for their own gain, and internal forces driven by selfish ambition, nepotism, and betrayal. Internal enemy is the most dangerous, as it destroys us from within.
When we turn against each other, we hand victory to our enemies. We betray the sacrifices of our ancestors. Division is a weapon, and it is shameful to wield it against ourselves. To allow ourselves to be manipulated and to uproot our heritage is a dishonor.
Politics should serve the common good, not personal ambition. Selfish desires must never compromise the legacy we are entrusted to protect. Our homeland and our people are far greater than the ambitions of any individual.
Reclaiming Our Legacy
Unity has always been our strength. Our ancestors were united by values of truth, freedom, love, and mutual respect. Leadership was rooted in integrity, and leaders were held accountable to the highest standards. The word Infura symbolized such leadership—blameless and honorable.
Where are the Infura of today? Where are the leaders who lead with honor and courage? Leadership is not about dominance, but service and sacrifice. Yet today, we see too many who compromise these values, choosing self-preservation over the courage to denounce what is wrong.
But this responsibility lies with all of us. Loyalty and obedience were once given to those who upheld the community’s values. We must return to that standard. If we fail to demand integrity, we are complicit in the erosion of our unity.
A Sacred Bond to Protect
My brothers and sisters, the bond we share is sacred. It was forged in adversity, tested by time, and strengthened by sacrifice. There is no greater honor than standing together to protect our survival.
When the battles—whether physical, political, or ideological—rage, fight with all your might. Protect the person beside you as fiercely as you protect yourself. And let it be said of you: “They stood strong. They did not falter.”
Remember: the first blow must never come from within. We must be wise and united, for victory lies in solidarity.
A Legacy Worth Defending
The legacy of the Banyamulenge is built on courage, resilience, and love for one another. This inheritance is a sacred gift from our ancestors, and we must protect it. To compromise it is to betray not only our past but our future.
If we fail to stand together now, our children will inherit our failure. They will ask why we allowed selfishness and division to rob them of their identity and homeland. But if we fight now, if we uphold our unity and values, they will inherit a community that is proud, strong, and free.
Stand Strong Together
This is our moment. Let us rise above the forces that seek to divide us. Let us reject the greed and ambition that threaten our unity. Let us honor our ancestors and our children by standing firm in our commitment to the Banyamulenge people.
Steady your hearts. Look to the person beside you and remember why you fight. Fight for unity. Fight for truth. Fight for the Banyamulenge. Let history remember us as a people who stood together and prevailed, no matter the challenges.
For our people. For our homeland. For our future.
