The hunt for opponents in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its consequences on the political climate
In the context of the approaching elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the hunt for opponents by the regime in place is in the process of inflaming political tensions. Professor Gabriel Banza Malale, a specialist in constitutional law and geopolitical issues, points out that the searches, arrests and trials targeting members of the opposition constitute a veritable witch hunt. According to him, these methods of intimidation only aggravate tensions and compromise a climate conducive to electoral deadlines.
The fate of the next elections is already in jeopardy, with the opposition, in particular the Common Front for Congo (FCC), withdrawing due to unmet preconditions, such as the recomposition of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) and the Constitutional Court. This situation suggests elections marked by a lack of legitimacy and a lack of transparency.
At the same time, Professor Banza Malale warns President Félix Tshisekedi about certain excesses of his entourage. He affirms that there are collaborators who do not work in the interest of the President, but rather to damage his image. He therefore encourages the Head of State to remain vigilant and to take disciplinary measures against those who exceed the limits of their duties. He cites in particular the arrest of the right arm of Moïse Katumbi, Salomon Kalonda, as well as the incursion into the M’zee Laurent Désiré Kabila Foundation as examples of slippages to be avoided.
Finally, Professor Banza Malale reacts to President Tshisekedi’s recent statement on his determination to fight against those who endanger the security and stability of the country. He believes that this media outlet is not so serious, because the Head of State is a human being who expresses his feelings. However, he stresses that it is important not to stir up tensions between the Catholic Church and the State, recalling that the violation of fundamental rights has always been a problem in the management of the country.
In conclusion, it is essential that President Félix Tshisekedi take measures to restore a peaceful political climate, by dissociating himself from the reprehensible actions of some of his collaborators. It is also crucial to guarantee transparent and legitimate elections to ensure the stability and development of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.