Constitutional Revision in DR Congo: The Bold Proposals of New Elan

Adolphe Muzito and his political party Nouvel Élan recently made headlines by positioning themselves in favor of a constitutional revision in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This announcement sparked strong reactions and fueled political debates within the country.

The call for a constitutional revision launched by New Élan is based on several fundamental arguments. First of all, the party highlights the need to develop a definitive constitution for Congo-Kinshasa in order to mark the effective entry into the Republic suspended in 1960. This approach also aims to rehabilitate the Congolese people as constituents. original and to reestablish the legal link between the latter and the founding fathers, as well as with the fundamental law of 1959.

The document made public by Adolphe Muzito highlights different avenues for constitutional reforms, in particular the modification of the mechanism and the rate of revenue distribution between the State and the provinces, including decentralized territorial entities. The transfer of exclusive powers from the provinces by the State in favor of the latter is also mentioned, as is the possibility of adopting a political regime similar to that in force in South Africa, Togo or Angola.

Other points raised by Nouvel Élan include the application of the Bakajika law, reforms related to land securitization and the financing of the legal link between Parliament and the Congolese people. These proposals are part of a desire to modernize and strengthen the country’s institutional architecture, with the aim of promoting harmonious and equitable development for the entire population.

In summary, the position taken by Adolphe Muzito and Nouvel Élan in favor of a constitutional revision in DR Congo underlines the importance of rethinking the foundations of the State and governance to respond to the country’s current and future challenges. . This is an ambitious and necessary approach which calls for a constructive and inclusive dialogue between all stakeholders in Congolese society.