The name of Patrice Lumumba went down in history as an energetic politician and leader of the Congo national liberation movement. From his very youth, he fought for independence.
Patrice Emery Lumumba is a renowned political and public figure in the Republic of the Congo. His main achievement is the independence of the republic.
From post clerk to prime minister
Patrice was involved in political affairs from an early age. After graduating from high school and postal courses, he worked as a clerk, office worker. He was fascinated by the idea of rallying his people, to achieve independence for his country. Young Lumumba often participated in rallies and made encouraging speeches.
Patrice's burgeoning career in the post office came to an abrupt end. When the question of another raise was being decided, he stole about two and a half thousand dollars. The first thing Lumumba did after his arrest was to lead the country's National Party, shortly after that he was appointed Prime Minister of the Congo.
Congo gains independence
On October 10, 1957, Lumumba became the head of the CPV. This movement differed from others in its main goal. The leaders of the movement loudly announced that it was possible to become an independent state only with the unification of the people. On the territory of the state, rallies constantly took place, uprisings broke out, the people tried their hand. Soon Brussels had to sit down at the negotiating table and recognize the Congo as an independent state.
At the ceremony dedicated to this event, Patrice Lumumba gave a famous speech full of passionate exclamations and emotions. At the end, an unexpected phrase sounded: "We are no longer your monkeys!" That was the whole of Lumumba.
As prime minister, Lumumba, after gaining final independence, became involved in anti-imperialist policies.
The assassination of the chief
Almost immediately after the celebration, the leader of the voluntarily detached province of Katanga revolted. However, he promised to stop if the President of the Congo removes from the post of Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. The president had no choice but to fulfill his demand.
At the same time, the UN issues an arrest warrant for Lumumba and he goes to jail. Patrice's re-arrest only provoked protests against the UN. On November 28, 1960, Lumumba falls into the hands of the inhabitants of Katanga - soon the leader is killed. Until now, the details of this sad event are unknown.
Patrice Lumumba was respected and loved by the common people. Everyone knew about him: where he flew, with whom he spoke, what he did. The patriotic ideas of African unity are in the heart of every African today. The prime minister who defended his country is remembered.