**Fatshimetrie: Historic demonstration in Kinshasa in November 2024 to defend the Constitution and democracy**
Last weekend, a significant event took place in Kinshasa: the “Sursaut National” collective met, bringing together prominent figures from the opposition and civil society such as Delly Sessanga, Ados Ndombasi and Alain Bolodjwa. Their goal? To firmly oppose any attempt to modify the 2006 Constitution, in the context of a possible revision envisaged by the power in place.
This citizen initiative aims to raise awareness among the population and mobilize citizens around the campaign entitled “Don’t touch my Constitution”. The “Sursaut National” collective has thus announced its intention to take to the streets on Thursday, November 14, 2024 to demonstrate peacefully and determinedly.
Rodrigue Ramazani, secretary general of the political party Envol, officially informed the authorities of the holding of this demonstration. In a public statement, he stressed the importance of respecting constitutional principles and stated that any attempt to amend the fundamental law would constitute a serious attack on the State and the Nation.
Rallying point: the intersection of Kasa-Vubu and Bongolo avenues, with the Victoire square in the commune of Kalamu as the end point. A letter addressed to the governor of the city confirms the organization of this citizen mobilization, in accordance with the spirit of the 2006 Constitution.
During a meeting at the Notre Dame de Fatima parish in Gombe, the leaders of the “Sursaut National” collective launched a vibrant appeal to political actors, civil society, parliamentarians and all citizens to firmly oppose any attempt at constitutional amendment. They denounced any attempt to establish a third presidential term for Félix Tshisekedi, calling such an approach a “constitutional coup d’état”.
The credibility of Congolese democracy is at stake, these opposition voices stressed. They warn against the risks of instability and national division that such actions taken against the Constitution and the established democratic order could cause.
Major events are planned in the coming weeks, starting with the demonstration on Thursday, November 14. The “Sursaut National” collective is also planning a “major gathering” on December 16, 2024, in commemoration of the 2005 constitutional referendum. An unprecedented citizen mobilization is taking shape, with a view to defending democratic values and preserving the integrity of the rule of law in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This historic demonstration promises to be a crucial moment in Congolese political life, marking the determination of civil society and the opposition to preserve the country’s democratic achievementsAt this pivotal time, Congolese citizens are rising up to defend their rights and to demand respect for the Constitution, the cornerstone of democracy and national stability.