News article: The opponent Martin Fayulu calls for the revision of a bill on the distribution of seats by electoral district in the DRC
This Monday, June 5, the National Assembly met to examine the draft law on the distribution of seats by electoral district for the legislative and provincial elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, the opponent Martin Fayulu, declared presidential candidate for December 2023, urged the deputies not to vote for this text, which according to him is not reliable.
Martin Fayulu and members of the opposition, such as Moïse Katumbi, Delly Sesanga and Augustin Matata, are indeed calling for the production of a reliable electoral register and a review of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), in order to adapt the process to the constitutional and legal requirements of transparency, impartiality, freedom and inclusiveness.
The Congolese opponent, fiercely opposed to President Tshisekedi, who does not intend to endorse a parody of elections, therefore calls for “not to play with fire” and for the intervention of a reputable international institution to audit the bill. before its adoption by the deputies.
In this line, it should be remembered that the DRC is facing significant political tensions, in particular since the highly contested presidential elections of December 2018. However, the economic and social situation in the DRC is deteriorating day by day, plunging the population into precariousness, and the political future of the country worries the international community.
Despite the state of emergency in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, recently declared by President Tshisekedi, the rebels of the M23 continue to sow insecurity in the territory of Rutshuru, thus causing an imminent humanitarian crisis. Furthermore, the Catholic Church considers the state of emergency an ineffective measure to address security issues in the region.
In the capital Kinshasa, the strike of public transport drivers is paralyzing the city, and this social movement which is gaining momentum, makes people fear the worst in the event of slippages. Meanwhile, cases of mob justice, such as the stoning of a woman to death and the wounding of her husband, continue to occur in parts of the DRC, sparking strong public outrage.
On the other hand, Cardinal Tagle’s long-awaited visit to the DRC, which recently ended, was seen as a sign of hope for the population and an opportunity to restore peace and justice in the country.
Finally, in terms of public investment budgeting, President Felix Tshisekedi has placed energy and infrastructure at the forefront of priorities.. This announcement is part of a long-term economic and social development perspective, but calls for vigilance in the efficient use of resources and transparency in the procurement process.
In short, the DRC is going through a very delicate period, characterized by major political and socio-economic challenges, revived by the COVID-19 pandemic and the security crisis. However, signs of hope and change are on the horizon, such as the visit of Cardinal Tagle and the consideration of priority public investments.