Revisiting the electoral law: Kabila’s FCC maintains its position despite pressure from the European Union
Five months before the general elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Common Front for Congo (FCC), Joseph Kabila’s electoral platform, persists in its demand to revisit the electoral law. During an interview with Bernard Quintin, Deputy Director for Africa of the European Union, the FCC reiterated its position not to participate in the elections unless its basic democratic prerequisites are met.
Francine Muyumba, elected senator of the PPRD and member of the FCC, declared: “It is about the recomposition of the constitutional court, a consensual and inclusive CENI, a revisited electoral law, a reliable external audit and opposable of the electoral register as well as the respect of the constitutional deadlines”.
This request from the FCC highlights the ongoing tensions around the electoral process in the DRC. While the filing of candidacies for the national deputy is in progress, the FCC maintains its firm position, putting pressure on the current government led by Félix Tshisekedi.
This meeting with the European Union underlines the importance of diplomatic relations in the Congolese electoral process. The European Union plays a key role in supporting and observing the elections, and the FCC’s demands for a revision of the electoral law are likely to have a significant impact on the European Union’s involvement in the process. electoral.
It remains to be seen how the government of Felix Tshisekedi will respond to these FCC demands. The issue of revisiting the electoral law could be a major point of tension in the coming months as the country prepares for general elections.
In conclusion, Kabila’s FCC maintains its non-negotiable position on the revision of the electoral law, which adds tensions to the electoral process in the DRC. The European Union is playing an important role in these talks, and it remains to be seen how Tshisekedi’s government will respond to these demands. The next few months will be decisive for the political future of the country