Title: Delly Sesanga Hupungu condemns the president’s remarks and calls for the defense of the constitution
Introduction :
In a publication entitled “My conception of state security against the dictatorial drift in DR Congo”, Delly Sesanga Hupungu, declared presidential candidate of 2023, expresses his strong condemnation of the remarks made by the Congolese head of state . According to Sesanga, these remarks shake the foundations of national cohesion and internal harmony. In this article, we will come back to the declarations of the candidate as well as his calls to defend the constitution and the laws of the Republic.
A critique of the notion of state security:
For Delly Sesanga, the notion of state security must be defined by the constitution and the laws of the country. He considers any other reference to be arbitrary and abusive, an abuse of power. According to Sesanga, dictatorship begins when the head of state decides to persecute anyone accused, rightly or wrongly, of undermining state security. He considers that the President’s remarks, promising to attack without hesitation and without remorse any Congolese who endanger the security of the country, are extremely serious and bear witness to confusion about the nature of the political order in vigor.
An attack on the stability and security of the country:
Delly Sesanga accuses the Head of State of undermining the stability of the country and the security of its people by advancing decisions that go against the constitution and democratic principles. According to him, deviating from institutions and laws for security reasons poses a serious threat to the democratic process and national cohesion. He stresses that in a context where the security and territorial integrity of the country are threatened in the East, it is essential that the authorities act with firmness and rigor, while respecting democratic principles.
A call to defend the constitution and the laws of the Republic:
Delly Sesanga believes that the responsibility for ensuring full respect for the constitution rests with the President of the Republic himself. He calls on the Congolese people not to give in to fear and to defend republican values. He emphasizes that the constitution and the laws must be defended against any authority that deviates from them. Sesanga also calls on democrats to firmly oppose speeches that violate democratic principles, citing the words of the late Patrice Emery Lumumba as an example.
Conclusion :
Delly Sesanga Hupungu, presidential candidate of 2023 in DR Congo, condemned the words of the head of state which, according to him, shake the foundations of national cohesion and internal harmony. He calls for the defense of the constitution and the laws of the Republic against any authority that deviates from them.. This position of Sesanga underlines the importance of safeguarding democratic principles and republican values in a context where the security and stability of the country are crucial issues.