Press Review: Memorable Speech by President Félix Tshisekedi in Lubumbashi
Fatshimetrie is in turmoil following the vibrant speech delivered by President Félix Tshisekedi at Place Moïse Tshombe in Lubumbashi. This speech sparked strong reactions among political actors and the Congolese population.
Faced with speculation and rumors about a possible constitutional revision aimed at a third term, the President clarified his position firmly. He insisted that his speech had no connection with an extension of his term and affirmed that he remained intransigent in the face of any plan to amend the Constitution.
The prospect of a possible referendum to consult the Congolese people on this issue is not excluded, an option that demonstrates respect for democracy and popular sovereignty according to Félix Tshisekedi.
Nevertheless, discordant voices have been heard. Some political actors, such as Martin Fayulu or Claudel-André Lubaya, have expressed their disagreement with any attempt to amend the Constitution. They point out that any territorial change must be submitted to the approval of the Congolese people through a referendum, as stipulated by Article 214 of the Constitution.
Moïse Katumbi, for his part, has strongly criticized President Tshisekedi, accusing him of wanting to carry out a constitutional coup d’état to serve his own interests, to the detriment of the Congolese population. He underlines the risk that the President will find himself isolated, driven from power, leaving an angry people behind him.
In short, President Tshisekedi’s speech in Lubumbashi raised many questions and divided opinion. Each of the political actors expressed their convictions, raising passionate debates on the political future of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The rest of the political events promise to be intense and crucial for the future of the country.