Title: Seth Kikuni calls for the invalidation of Félix Tshisekedi’s candidacy for the 2023 presidential election
Introduction :
In a new announcement made on social networks, Seth Kikuni, presidential candidate and moral authority of the political party “Piste pour l’urgence”, asked the Constitutional Court for the invalidation of the candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi in the presidential election of 2023. According to Kikuni, this request is based on two major reasons: lack of quality and fraud of the law. This situation adds a new dimension to political news and raises questions about the electability of the current president.
The lack of quality and the fraud of the law:
According to Seth Kikuni, during the 2018 presidential election, Félix Tshisekedi was proclaimed president under the name Tshisekedi Tshilombo Félix. However, for the 2023 election, he filed his candidacy under the name Tshisekedi Tshilombo Félix Antoine. According to Kikuni, this goes against the principle of immutability of the name enshrined in Congolese law. He accuses the head of state of having used a pirate identity to sign prescriptions and of defrauding the system.
The role of the Constitutional Court:
Seth Kikuni insists that it is up to the Constitutional Court to decide whether Félix Tshisekedi’s candidacy should be invalidated. He recalls that, before the law, all citizens are equal and that no one is above the electoral rules. The Court will therefore have to examine the evidence presented by Kikuni and rule impartially on this case.
The political issues:
This request for invalidation of the candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi adds a new dimension to political news in the Democratic Republic of Congo. If the Constitutional Court decides to accept Kikuni’s request, it could call into question the legitimacy of the sitting president and pave the way for possible political upheaval. On the other hand, if Tshisekedi’s candidacy is validated, this would strengthen his position and his possibility of running for a second term.
Conclusion :
The request for invalidation of Félix Tshisekedi’s candidacy by Seth Kikuni adds a new dynamic to political news in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kikuni’s accusations of lack of quality and fraud in the law raise questions about the electability of the sitting president. It will be up to the Constitutional Court to rule on this matter and decide whether Tshisekedi’s candidacy should be invalidated. Whatever the final decision, it will have major consequences on the Congolese political landscape.