At the beginning of 2025, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a call for popular mobilization was launched by the National Secretariat for Sports and Leisure of ECiDé. This call invites all citizens to gather on Saturday, January 4 at the Cercle Sportif of the YMCA Matonge to defend the Constitution.
This gathering, scheduled for 9 a.m., aims to bring together a wide range of participants: athletes, young people, students and idle citizens. The main objective of this mobilization is to make a united voice heard in favor of respecting and preserving the Constitution.
It is essential to highlight the announced presence of renowned personalities such as Prof. Devos Kitoko, Secretary General of ECiDé, Prof. Ramazani Shadary, Permanent Secretary of the PPRD, and the Honorable Dieudonné Bolengetebe, Secretary General of Ensemble. Their participation demonstrates the importance of this event and the unity of the political and social forces that oppose any attempt to amend the Constitution.
This mobilization is fully in line with the Joint Declaration of Political and Social Forces of November 20, 2024, which reaffirms the firm commitment of the Congolese population to preserve the constitutional order and guarantee the democratic stability of the country.
Beyond political divisions, this gathering symbolizes the collective will to defend the democratic principles and constitutional achievements of the Congo. It also underlines the importance of civic engagement and popular mobilization to defend the fundamental values of democracy.
Ultimately, this gathering of January 4, 2025 is a unique opportunity for Congolese citizens to demonstrate their attachment to the Constitution and to make their voices heard in a spirit of solidarity and mutual respect. It embodies the hope for a democratic and peaceful future for the Democratic Republic of Congo.