Title: Seth Kikuni contests the candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi for the 2023 presidential election: A controversy that shakes the Congolese political scene
Introduction :
The Congolese political scene is shaken by a new controversy. Seth Kikuni, presidential candidate and moral authority of the political party “Piste pour l’urgence”, requested from the Constitutional Court the invalidation of the candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi in the presidential election of 2023. Accusing the President of the Republic of lack of quality and fraud of the law, Seth Kikuni highlights disturbing elements which could call into question the legitimacy of Tshisekedi’s candidacy.
The reason for the quality defect:
According to Seth Kikuni, during the 2018 presidential election, Félix Tshisekedi was proclaimed candidate under the identity of Tshisekedi Tshilombo Félix. However, for the 2023 election, he is running under another identity, namely Tshisekedi Tshilombo Félix Antoine. According to the protesting candidate, this contravenes the principle of immutability of the name enshrined in Congolese law. He thus accuses Félix Tshisekedi of lack of quality and questions his legitimacy to run again in the presidential election.
Charges of fraud of the law:
In addition to the lack of quality, Seth Kikuni also accuses President Tshisekedi of having signed orders under a pirate identity, calling into question the integrity of the government process. He claims that the head of state corrupted the system and used fraudulent methods to stay in power. These accusations of fraud in the law raise concerns about the transparency and fairness of the democratic process in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The role of the Constitutional Court:
Seth Kikuni emphasizes that it is up to the Constitutional Court to judge the validity of Félix Tshisekedi’s candidacy. He insists that all citizens are equal before the law and that no one should be above it. The Constitutional Court’s decision will have a major impact on the Congolese political landscape and could influence the outcome of the 2023 presidential election.
Conclusion :
The challenge to the candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi by Seth Kikuni has provoked a new controversy within the Congolese political scene. The accusations of lack of quality and fraud of the law cast doubt on the legitimacy of the candidacy of the current president. The Constitutional Court’s decision will be crucial in determining whether Félix Tshisekedi can run in the 2023 presidential election. In the meantime, this case highlights the importance of transparency and integrity in the democratic process in the Democratic Republic of Congo .