Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, recently made controversial statements that sparked mixed reactions in public opinion. During his speech in Mbuji-Mayi, in Kasai Oriental, he unequivocally affirmed that he would not hesitate to take firm measures against any Congolese who put the security and stability of the country at risk.
These remarks triggered a strong reaction from Delly Sesanga, political opponent and president of the “Envol” party, who is also a presidential candidate. Sesanga took the opportunity to present his own project, aligned with this vision of state security, which advocates that only the constitution and laws of the Republic define the conduct of leaders in respect for the rights of the man and human dignity.
According to Sesanga, in a true rule of law, it is the law that establishes the conditions and circumstances in which it is possible to speak of an attack on the security and stability of the country, and not on the President himself. to decide whether to prosecute any person whom he accuses, rightly or wrongly, of endangering the security of the State. He considers that respect for human rights and public freedoms is a right of citizens and a constitutional obligation of the President of the Republic.
These reactions come in a context of growing tensions between the government and the opposition, a few months before the elections. Martin Fayulu, Moise Katumbi, Delly Sesanga and Augustin Matata have recently multiplied actions against power, uniting to defend the organization of elections within constitutional deadlines and denounce the high cost of living as well as what they describe as “dictatorship” established by the Tshisekedi regime.
It is essential to emphasize that freedom of expression and respect for human rights are fundamental pillars of a genuine rule of law. Thus, the declarations of President Tshisekedi, just like the criticisms of Sesanga, testify to a crucial debate on the consolidation of democracy and the protection of individual freedoms in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
It is important that the voices of the opposition continue to be heard and that democratic principles are respected by all political actors. The pursuit of dialogue and the search for consensual solutions is essential to guarantee the stability and prosperity of the Congolese nation.
In conclusion, this confrontation between President Tshisekedi and Delly Sesanga highlights the crucial issues of state security, democracy and human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The voice of the opposition and respect for democratic principles are essential to shape the future of the country on the path to true democracy and a strengthened rule of law