His father was supposed to take on a leadership role as Kabila transitioned out of power, but upon his fathers death on February 1, 2017, son Felix Tshisekedi was elected to lead the UDPS, thrusting into him a powerful leadership role.
Baba yake alitarajiwa kuchukua majukumu ya madaraka wakati Kabila akimaliza muda wake lakini kwa kifo chake kilichotokea tarehe 1 Februari, 2017, kijana wake Felix Tshisekedi alichaguliwa kuiongoza UDPS, akiaminiwa kuwa na uwezo wa kuongoza.