Although he served in the government of dictator Mobutu Sese Seko in various positions, he also led the campaign against Mobutu, and was one of few politicians who challenged the dictator.
Meskipun ia menjabat dalam pemerintahan diktator Mobutu Sese Seko di berbagai posisi, ia juga memimpin kampanye melawan Mobutu, dan merupakan salah satu dari beberapa politisi yang menentang sang diktator.