Opposition Ensemble pour la République leader Moise Katumbi says he has not yet launched the campaign but was merely checking on the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo backing his candidature.
Thousands have shown up in various areas including in his home town of Kashobwe on the banks of Lake Mweru.
Today, Katumbi interacted with the villagers just like the case has been in other areas of the Greater Katanga.
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