Title: Denis Kadima’s provocation towards the Kabilists arouses the ire of the FCC
Introduction :
The invitation of life senator Joseph Kabila Kabange by the president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Denis Kadima, within the framework of exchanges on the electoral process, created a strong reaction within the Common Front for Congo (FCC). Kabilists express their anger towards Denis Kadima, questioning his legitimacy as president of the CENI.
The FCC denounces a provocation by Denis Kadima
The members of the FCC do not mince their words against Denis Kadima. India Omari, executive of the FCC, describes the invitation of Joseph Kabila by Kadima as a joke in bad taste and recalls that only President Raymond Tshibanda is authorized to engage the FCC. Anger is spreading within Joseph Kabila’s political family, with Ferdinand Kambere, secretary general of the PPRD, strongly opposing this move, arguing that Kadima does not have the power to convene such a consultation.
The reaction of Gravel Dinganga, FCC’s roving ambassador, is even more virulent. He claims that the FCC does not recognize the legitimacy of the CENI and describes Kadima’s letter as mere “toilet paper”. This reaction underlines the resistance of the Kabilists and their refusal to recognize any authority from Kadima.
An ill-advised provocation by Denis Kadima
Denis Kadima’s invitation to Joseph Kabila is perceived as a provocation by the Kabilists. It arouses growing anger within the political opposition which advocates the recomposition of the CENI and the Constitutional Court. This move by Kadima, aimed at positioning itself as a major player in the electoral process, was ill-advised and only increases the tensions that already exist.
The reaction of international authorities
These tensions have not escaped the notice of the European Union, represented by Bernard Quintin and Jean-Marc Chataignier during their recent meeting with Kadima. Diplomats have heard criticism from Joseph Kabila’s lieutenants, who reject the current electoral process. This international reaction underlines the importance of finding a consensus and a solution to ease the political tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Conclusion :
Joseph Kabila’s invitation by Denis Kadima provoked a strong reaction within the FCC, Kabila’s political family. Kabilists denounce this move as a provocation and question Kadima’s legitimacy as president of the CENI. This escalation of political tensions underlines the urgency of finding a consensus to guarantee a peaceful electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo