Respect for the court decision is an essential element in a democratic society. However, it seems that some political actors ignore this fundamental notion. This is particularly the case of the Minister of Sports, François-Claude Kabulo Mwana Kabulo, who recently issued an order illegally suspending the management committee of the Martyrs stadium, headed by Me Papy Kibenze.
This decision, taken in violation of the provisions of the constitution, was contested by Me Kibenze who appealed to the Council of State to obtain justice. After examining the file, the Council of State rendered a judgment suspending the minister’s order and rehabilitating Me Kibenze as managing administrator of the stadium.
However, instead of respecting this court decision rendered in the name of the Head of State, the Minister of Sports chose to ignore it by preventing the rehabilitated committee from accessing the facilities of the Martyrs stadium. An impressive security system was even deployed to prevent Mr. Kibenze from returning to his workstation.
This attitude is not only shocking, but it also shows a lack of respect for the judicial institution and democratic principles. We can legitimately ask ourselves whether a politician supposed to respect and enforce the laws of the Republic can really afford to prevent the execution of a court decision rendered in the name of the Head of State.
This standoff between François-Claude Kabulo Mwana Kabulo and the Council of State raises many questions about the future of the rule of law and justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is crucial that judicial decisions are respected and that political leaders submit to the authority of the judiciary.
This file is certainly one to follow closely because it highlights the issues in the fight for respect for justice and fundamental rights in the country. The decision rendered by the Council of State must be implemented without delay and it is essential that measures are taken to avoid such violations of the rule of law in the future.
In conclusion, respect for the court decision is a fundamental principle in a democracy. The Minister of Sports must comply with the decision rendered by the Council of State and allow Me Papy Kibenze to exercise his functions as manager of the Martyrs stadium. It is essential that judicial institutions are respected and fundamental rights protected to guarantee the rule of law in the Democratic Republic of Congo.