Closure of the central stand of Kindu for rehabilitation and tensions between power and opposition
The measure taken by the mayor of the town of Kindu, closing the town’s central stand for rehabilitation, seems to provoke strong reactions. If the mayor justifies this decision by the advanced state of disrepair of the stand, some voices are raised to denounce an act of political censorship.
The Filimbi citizens’ movement, known for its commitment to democracy and freedom of expression, accuses interim governor Afani Idrissa Mangala of having ordered the closure of the central stand to prevent opposition candidates from there. hold meetings. According to Filimbi, this is a maneuver aimed at restricting political freedoms and favoring the incumbent candidate.
The spokesperson for the interim governor, Wickot Wakandwa John, refutes these accusations and affirms that the closure of the stand is due to its state of advanced disrepair, aggravated by the invasion by the population during a meeting of President Tshisekedi. He specifies that the decision to relocate the activities of the opponents falls within the remit of the mayor of the city.
This controversy highlights the tensions that prevail between the power in place and the opposition in the run-up to the presidential and legislative elections. The opposition accuses the government of wanting to restrict its activities and favor its own candidate, while the government denies any involvement and puts forward technical reasons.
Whatever the real reason behind the closure of the central stand of Kindu, this affair contributes to fueling mistrust and the climate of mistrust between the power and the opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It underlines the importance of preserving spaces for debate and dialogue to enable true democracy and free expression of the diversity of opinions.