Delly Sesanga’s positioning within the platform “against the change of the constitution and a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi” raises major issues for political and democratic stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By opposing any revision of Article 220 of the constitution, the former honorary national deputy expresses a firm desire to defend the country’s democratic achievements and prevent any risk of authoritarian drift.
Article 220, as the cornerstone of the political and democratic compromise in the DRC, guarantees essential principles such as the republican form of the State, the principle of universal suffrage, the limitation of presidential terms, the independence of the judiciary and the prerogatives of decentralized territorial entities. By defending the preservation of this article, Delly Sesanga highlights the importance of protecting the foundations of the rule of law and preserving popular sovereignty in the face of the ambitions of certain political actors.
The mobilization announced by Delly Sesanga and his partners within the platform aims to raise awareness among the Congolese population on the democratic and constitutional issues of the country. By calling for peaceful and democratic demonstrations, they intend to express their categorical refusal of any distortion of the democratic process and any instrumentalization of the constitution for partisan purposes.
The commemoration of the anniversary of the constitutional referendum of December 2005 has a strong symbolism to remind the Congolese people of the values and principles on which the 2006 constitution is based. By reaffirming their attachment to this fundamental text, Delly Sesanga and his allies remind all political and social actors of the urgent need to respect the constitutional framework to guarantee peace, stability and national cohesion.
In a context marked by political tensions and differences of opinion on the constitutional revision, the role of civil society and political parties committed to defending the rule of law is essential. The platform “against the change of the constitution and a third term” positions itself as a bulwark against any attempt to destabilize democratic institutions and a safeguard against authoritarian excesses that threaten Congolese democracy.
Beyond political divisions and partisan interests, the question of preserving the constitution and respecting democratic rules challenges the whole of Congolese society. By uniting their voices to defend democratic principles and republican values, Delly Sesanga and his partners highlight the crucial importance of citizen vigilance and civic engagement to preserve the democratic future of the DRC.