Félix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, expresses his dissatisfaction with the justice system in his country. In a recent statement, he acknowledges that justice in the DRC faces many problems and that reforms are needed to remedy this situation.
President Tshisekedi believes that justice in the DRC has a negative impact on the country and that it must be independent. He says he has never intervened in a particular case to ask for someone’s arrest or release, because he wants to guarantee the independence of the judiciary. However, he recognizes that reforms are necessary to improve the functioning of justice and avoid arbitrary arrests.
Among the reforms suggested by the president, he evokes the idea of putting in place measures similar to the indictment, in order to avoid arresting someone without sufficient evidence. It also recognizes that corruption is a major problem affecting the judicial system and undermining public confidence in this institution.
President Tshisekedi has requested in-depth studies on the situation of justice in the DRC, in order to identify specific problems and propose adequate solutions. He recognizes that some members of the judiciary have integrity, but believes that everyone seems overwhelmed by the scourge of corruption, which damages the image of the entire institution.
In conclusion, President Tshisekedi stresses the need for reforms to improve justice in the DRC. He insists on the importance of guaranteeing his independence and fighting against corruption. These measures aim to restore public confidence in the judicial system and allow the country to move forward on the path of development and stability.