Fatshimetry
2024-06-26
In an exclusive interview granted to Fatshimetrie, Mr. Dieudonné Nkishi Kazadi, specialist in political and administrative sciences at the University of Kinshasa, gives his point of view on the crucial issue of revising the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
For Mr. Nkishi Kazadi, it is high time that the country carries out a radical transformation of its Constitution. According to him, the demand for a total overhaul of the Constitution is an imperative for true Congolese nationalists and progressives. It highlights the need to place the nation’s best interest at the heart of political decisions and put aside the personal interests of politicians to ensure the country’s political stability and economic development.
Far from partisan struggles, Mr. Nkishi Kazadi insists on the importance of approaching any revision process in a transparent and democratic manner, by involving civil society, political parties and the population to preserve the rights and freedoms of citizens. It also highlights the urgency of conducting in-depth and objective reflection on the constitutional question, focusing on the future of the country rather than short-term political interests.
As an expert in public policy and social sciences, Mr. Nkishi Kazadi provides valuable insight into a crucial social debate in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In a series of questions asked by Fatshimetrie, Mr. Nkishi Kazadi addresses different facets of the constitutional question. Asked about the relevance of reviewing the 2006 Constitution born from the global and inclusive Sun City agreement of 2002 in South Africa, he affirms that it is more than necessary to make a radical change, emphasizing that the current Constitution does not did not allow the development of the country and relegated the real national challenges to the background.
Mr. Nkishi Kazadi highlights the shortcomings of the 2006 Constitution which contributed to sidelining major issues such as the Congolese genocide and the illicit exploitation of the country’s resources. He emphasizes that the normal values advocated by the Constitution were only a facade to satisfy certain interests, without really meeting the essential needs of the Congolese people.
In conclusion, Mr. Nkishi Kazadi calls for profound constitutional change that will strengthen democracy, promote progress and truly put the national interest first. He insists on the need to go beyond partisan interests to build a better future for the Democratic Republic of Congo.