Title: Faustin Lumuluabu, mayor of Tshikapa, criticized by the citizen movement LUCHA
Introduction :
The mayor of the city of Tshikapa, Faustin Lumuluabu, finds himself under the fire of criticism from the citizens’ movement fighting for change (LUCHA). The latter accuses the urban authority of having violated the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights during the recent demonstrations organized to demand the reduction of the drinking water bill and the restoration of water in the hill of Kélé.
The press release from LUCHA:
In a statement made public, LUCHA claims that the marches organized by the movement on June 20 and July 13 were illegally banned and repressed by police forces acting under the orders of the city’s mayor. This action would have violated the 30 principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The citizen movement also denounces the incompetence of Faustin Lumuluabu and his deputy in the management of the city, pointing the finger at problems such as insecurity, insalubrity and erosion heads that threaten the region.
Resignation requirement and upcoming protests:
LUCHA demands the immediate resignation of Faustin Lumuluabu and his deputy, Jean Pierre Ntumba. The citizens’ movement also plans to organize large-scale protests in the city to pressure local authorities to step down.
Conclusion :
The situation between the mayor of Tshikapa, Faustin Lumuluabu, and the citizen movement LUCHA is tense. LUCHA’s criticisms relate to the violation of human rights during the demonstrations and the incompetence of urban management. It remains to be seen if the demands for resignation will be heard and if future demonstrations will have an impact on the situation in Tshikapa