The National Surge meeting maintained for Saturday, December 14 at the Masina municipal field in Tshangu reveals the extent of the political stakes in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In opposition to the constitutional amendment project announced by Félix Tshisekedi, this meeting promises to be a key moment in the fight for democracy and the preservation of institutions. Faced with the announced mobilization, the current regime is trying to retaliate by scheduling a counter-meeting, a sign of growing tensions in the country.
The leaders of the collective, including Delly Sesanga, Ados Ndombasi and Alain Bolondjwa, invite the inhabitants of Kinshasa to join this gathering en masse to denounce the maneuvers of the government in place. According to their statements, the aim is to highlight Félix Tshisekedi’s attempts to cling to power beyond his legal mandates, in defiance of the will of the Congolese people. The message is clear: resist any authoritarian drift and fight for respect for the constitution and democratic principles.
The political context in the DRC is marked by high tensions around the issue of constitutional revision. While President Tshisekedi speaks of the need for a new constitution drawn up by and for the Congolese, the opposition fears a project aimed at consolidating the power in place by removing any discordant voice. Criticism is rife, denouncing a unilateral and uncoordinated approach, which risks jeopardizing the very foundations of democracy and national sovereignty.
The debate around the constitution crystallizes the political and societal divisions in the DRC, reflecting the power struggles and divergent political ambitions that drive the country. While the National Surge stands as a bulwark against any authoritarian drift, the government is trying to justify its approach by invoking the need for institutional reform. Faced with these crucial issues, Congolese society is at a decisive turning point, where every voice, every commitment counts in shaping the future of the country.
Ultimately, the December 14 meeting promises to be a moment of truth for Congolese democracy. Beyond political calculations and strategic maneuvers, it is about reaffirming the fundamental principles that must guide the country’s political life: respect for the constitution, the rule of law, and the legitimate aspirations of the Congolese people to live in a democratic and just system. The popular mobilization expected that day transcends partisan divisions, to reaffirm that it is the future of an entire nation that is at stake in these struggles for democracy and freedom.