Moïse Katumbi: A Congolese DR presidential candidate subject of a false debate on his nationality
At the heart of Congolese news, the question of the nationality of the opponent Moïse Katumbi continues to spark passionate debates. However, the former Minister of Justice, Alexis Thambwe Mwamba, has just put an end to this controversy by claiming to have issued a certificate of nationality to Moïse Katumbi in 2015 and that he had never canceled it.
This statement calls into question the arguments made against Moïse Katumbi, who was accused of having dual nationality, Congolese and Italian, and who, as a result, would be ineligible for the presidency. Alexis Thambwe Mwamba thus denounces a “false debate” and calls for Moses Katumbi to run in the presidential election scheduled for December 20, 2023.
In an exclusive interview with RFI, Alexis Thambwe Mwamba declared: “I had no proof that he was Italian. I had denunciations. Subsequently, Moïse Katumbi hired a famous lawyer, Éric Dupond-Moretti , French Minister of Justice, who sent the documents saying that the municipality of residence did not recognize Italian nationality. So, for me, it’s a page turned.”
The former Minister of Justice also highlights the support of the President of the Congolese Republic, Félix Tshisekedi, who ordered the issuance of the passport to Moïse Katumbi in 2019 and affirmed that he could not be challenged as a Congolese, counts given his mandate as governor of the province of Katanga.
For Alexis Thambwe Mwamba, it is time to put an end to this distraction and allow Moïse Katumbi to run in the presidential election. He affirms that debates on the nationality of the opponent are immoral and can contribute to the conflagration of the country. According to him, we must let the Congolese people decide on their future leader, without restricting the list of possible candidates.
This position taken by the former Minister of Justice fuels the political debate in DR Congo and calls into question the accusations made against Moïse Katumbi. While the Constitutional Court must still rule on the candidacies validated by the Independent National Electoral Commission, it is essential to guarantee a transparent, democratic electoral process that respects the rights of each Congolese citizen.
In conclusion, Alexis Thambwe Mwamba’s statement sheds new light on the question of Moïse Katumbi’s nationality. His position in favor of the participation of the opponent in the presidential election highlights the importance of respecting the fundamental principles of democracy in the electoral process in DR Congo. It is now up to the Constitutional Court to make an informed decision, taking into account the arguments presented by the various political actors..
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