The political standoff between François-Claude Kabulo Mwana Kabulo, Minister of Sports, and Me Papy Kibenze, managing director of the Martyrs stadium, continues to make a lot of noise. While the Council of State rendered a judgment rehabilitating Me Kibenze and annulling the ministerial suspension order, the Minister of Sports refuses to submit to this judicial decision.
In an act of defiance towards justice, François-Claude Kabulo Mwana Kabulo prevents Me Kibenze and his management committee from accessing the facilities of the Martyrs stadium. An impressive security system was even deployed to prevent Mr. Kibenze from resuming his functions, going against the decision rendered in the name of the head of state.
This situation raises serious questions about respect for the laws and the independence of justice in the country. How can a politician, responsible for ensuring respect for the laws of the Republic, afford to ignore a court decision rendered by the Council of State? This attitude arouses growing indignation among public opinion, who see this as an attack on the rule of law.
It is essential to emphasize that the decision of the Council of State is a decision made in the name of the Head of State himself, which reinforces its legal character and authority. By refusing to comply with this decision, the Minister of Sports sends a troubling message about respect for institutions and the rule of law.
The outcome of this standoff between François-Claude Kabulo Mwana Kabulo and the Council of State will be decisive for the credibility of the judicial system and for respect for court decisions. It is important to remember that justice is the essential pillar of any democracy and that its independence must be preserved at all costs.
In conclusion, the current situation highlights the tensions between the political power and the judicial power in the DRC. It is crucial that respect for court decisions is ensured to guarantee the rule of law and strengthen citizens’ trust in institutions. This standoff should therefore be closely monitored, because it testifies to the democratic evolution of the country.